Lead Test Engineer

MCS Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in NI is seeking a Lead Test Engineer in Belfast to enhance the quality of a core platform. You will spearhead automation efforts while leading a team of test engineers. This pivotal role demands extensive experience in automated testing, particularly with TypeScript and tools like Cypress.io or Playwright. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £70k and a hybrid working model, making it an excellent opportunity for a driven professional looking to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Solid prior experience in test engineering and mentoring teams.
• Hands-on experience with TypeScript, Cypress.io or Playwright.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an automated testing strategy.
• Lead and mentor a team of test engineers.
• Oversee automated frameworks and scripts development.
• Ensure quality and performance through rigorous testing.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes.

Skills

Test engineering experience

Team leadership

Automated testing

TypeScript

Cypress.io

Playwright

API testing

Performance testing

Agile methodology

Tools

AWS

JIRA

Job description

MCS Group is partnering with a key client in Belfast to find a hands‑on Lead Test Engineer. This Lead Test Engineer will play a pivotal role in driving quality across a core platform, working within a dynamic agile environment. You will take a lead role in relation to test strategy, champion automation, and ensure software is delivered to the highest standard. This role combines hands‑on technical expertise with technical leadership and strategy, giving you the chance to shape and evolve best‑in‑class testing practices.

The Role

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive automated testing strategy across multiple environments.
• Help the client build out their automation, reducing regression times and identifying additional areas for automation.
• Lead and mentor a team of test engineers (both Manual and Test Automation Engineers), fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Work closely with developers, product managers and other stakeholders to ensure testing aligns with project goals and requirements.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of automated frameworks and scripts, primarily using TypeScript (JavaScript experience also considered).
• Ensure software meets high standards of performance, quality and security through rigorous testing and validation.
• Drive continuous improvement of testing processes, tools and methodologies.
• Manage and prioritise defects, working with engineering teams for timely resolution.
• Provide clear, regular updates on testing progress, risks and outcomes to senior engineering leadership.

The Person

• This role requires solid prior experience in test engineering, including experience leading or mentoring teams.
• Extensive technical background in automated testing, with hands‑on experience with: TypeScript (or JavaScript), Cypress.io or Playwright, BDD (Cucumber & Gherkin), AWS and JIRA.
• Experience with API and performance testing.
• Solid understanding of Agile ways of working.
• Demonstrated technical leadership skills with the ability to drive team success.

Location

Belfast (Hybrid)

Salary and Package

Up to £70k with highly competitive package.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Jill Johnston, Head of IT Contracts, at MCS Group 02896 935 509.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.