Lead Software Test Engineer

Nicholas Associates; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare through AXA

24/7 Online GP support

Share scheme

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Discount schemes for software services

Free car parking on-site

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is seeking a Lead Software Test Engineer in Warwick to lead the testing of mobile apps, web apps, and embedded software. You will guide the test team, set quality standards, and work with development on testability and CI/CD integration.

In this hybrid role, you will mentor a small team, shape testing strategies, and drive robust test coverage across services and products. Prior ISTQB certs and a related degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving, analytical and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Solid knowledge and experience developing test plans and regression test suites.
• Experience of running tests for functionality, usability, performance & REST APIs.
• Implementation of test systems and tools.
• Experience with containerised solutions such as Docker.
• Experience with test case management systems such as TestRail.
• Experience with defect management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
• Hold ISTQB or equivalent certifications.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Experience of mentoring and guiding a small team.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute software testing and create test plan documentation for mobile app, web app & REST API's
• Champion and improve best practices to enhance testing strategies and product quality
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure requirements are understood and are testable
• Contribute to the Continuous Integration pipeline by running component builds
• Create test stories with input from the specification and input from developers
• Perform manual testing on our mobile apps such as feature, regression and stress testing
• Creating and performing automated unit tests on code and API's Perform testing and checking on embedded code
• Documenting results and working with the developers to resolve issues to root cause.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Technical troubleshooting

Testing experience

REST API testing

Mentoring

Team leadership

Verbal and written communication

ISTQB certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Docker

TestRail

CI/CD

Appium

Job description

Job Title: Lead Software Test Engineer

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum

Contract: Full-Time

Location: Warwick, UK, hybrid 2-3 days in the office

About the Role:

Nicholas Associates have an excellent opportunity for a talented Lead Software Test Engineer, to join an award-winning & innovative tech client in Warwick. You will be responsible for testing mobile apps and embedded software, for our client's unique range of products. You will take a lead in our software test team, guiding staff, setting standards in process & defining the scope of testing. You will work closely with the development team and be part of our strong development department which includes electronics hardware, embedded software and mobile & web apps. In addition to manual product testing, you will be involved in other elements of testing such as backend services which support the application, unit testing and cloud applications. The work you do will be crucial to the success of our products from an application, product and services perspective.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and execute software testing and create test plan documentation for mobile app, web app & REST API's
• Champion and improve best practices to enhance testing strategies and product quality
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure requirements are understood and are testable
• Contribute to the Continuous Integration pipeline by running component builds
• Create test stories with input from the specification and input from developers
• Perform manual testing on our mobile apps such as feature, regression and stress testing
• Creating and performing automated unit tests on code and API's Perform testing and checking on embedded code
• Documenting results and working with the developers to resolve issues to root cause.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong problem-solving, analytical and technical troubleshooting skills
• Solid knowledge and experience developing test plans and regression test suites
• Experience of running tests for functionality, usability, performance & REST API's
• Implementation of test systems and tools
• Experience with containerised solutions such as Docker
• Experience with test case management systems such as TestRail etc.
• Experience with defect management Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed Hold ISTQB or equivalent certifications
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• Experience of mentoring and guiding a small team.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience of unit testing
• Experience of testing both iOS and Android mobile applications
• Testing of embedded software in products
• Generating documentation for both internal and external use
• Automation Testing (e.g. Appium).Why Join?

Why Join?

• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative environment.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• A benefits package including: Pension; Comprehensive healthcare through AXA; 24/7 On-line GP support
• A share scheme
• 25 Days Annual Holiday, plus 8 Public Bank Holidays
• A supportive team culture with regular team events and professional development opportunities
• Discount schemes including software services discounts
• Free car parking on-siteAbout Us

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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