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Lead QA Engineer

JR United Kingdom

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

15 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a Lead Testing Engineer to champion quality and test automation within their agile technology team. In this role, you will mentor fellow QA engineers, shape testing strategies, and collaborate closely with developers and business analysts. Your expertise in Selenium, CI/CD, and performance testing tools will be vital in ensuring robust solutions across front-end and back-end environments. This innovative firm offers a flexible hybrid work environment, impactful projects, and significant opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about quality and eager to lead, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Flexible work arrangements

Collaborative international team

Leadership opportunities

Impactful projects

8+ years of experience in automation testing with a strong focus on Selenium.
Proficient in building and optimizing automation frameworks using Java or Python.

Lead QA within an agile squad, mentoring team members and ensuring quality.
Own testing strategies across UI, REST APIs, and databases, implementing best practices.

Test Automation

Selenium

Java

Python

CI/CD

Git

API Testing

Performance Testing

Mentoring

Event-driven Systems

JMeter

LoadRunner

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At Korn Ferry we're excited to be partnering with Fitch Ratings, a global leader in credit ratings and financial analytics, to find a talented and experienced Lead Testing Engineer to join their growing technology team.

If you're passionate about quality, test automation, and mentoring others in a fast-paced, Agile environment—this is your opportunity to lead, influence, and make an impact.

What’s the role about?

As a Lead Testing Engineer, you will be the QA champion within your squad—owning the testing strategy, shaping best practices, and mentoring fellow QA engineers. You’ll work closely with developers, business analysts, and DevOps to ensure robust, scalable, and testable solutions across front-end and back-end environments.

What you’ll be doing:

Act as Lead QA within an agile squad and support the team as a mentor and technical expert
Build, maintain, and optimize Selenium-based automation frameworks (Java or Python)
Implement BDD practices, defining and refining acceptance criteria
Own testing across front-end, back-end, and data layers (UI + REST APIs + Databases)
Work with event-driven systems and Kafka-based messaging architectures
Contribute to performance testing using JMeter, LoadRunner, or K6
Write SQL/NoSQL queries for data validation and DB testing
Create scalable testing strategies that align with project and business goals

What you bring:

8+ years of experience in automation testing
Strong proficiency in Selenium (Java or Python)
6+ years working with CI/CD, Git, and DevOps tools
Experience with UI and API testing, performance tools, and BDD frameworks
Knowledge of Kafka, event-driven services, and database validation
Confident mentoring other QA professionals and leading by example
A proactive mindset with a passion for collaboration, innovation, and delivering quality
Bonus: experience in the financial services industry

Why join Fitch Ratings?

Work with a globally trusted financial institution on tech-driven transformation
Be part of an inclusive, collaborative, and international team
Opportunity to step into a leadership role while remaining hands-on
Flexible hybrid work, impactful projects, and room to grow

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