Lead Test Engineer

Companies House; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Lead Test Engineer where you will play a crucial role in transforming software testing practices. You will mentor other testers, lead automation efforts, and contribute to a dynamic team while enjoying a robust benefits package that supports work-life balance and career development.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Civil Service Pension Scheme

Flexible working hours

Employee wellbeing programs

Recognition schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in test automation using modern technologies.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop Test Engineers.
• Familiarity with both functional and non-functional testing practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the test automation efforts and coach other testers.
• Design and execute non-functional test cases.
• Advocate for quality and champion behaviour-driven development.

Skills

Test Automation

Mentoring

Agile Methodologies

Technical Problem Solving

Non-Functional Testing

Education

ISTQB Certification

ISEB Certification

Tools

Selenium

Java

Playwright

TypeScript

Cucumber

Job description

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This is an exciting opportunity in the Digital Services team. You’ll be joining our team at a time of transformation and you will be part of shaping the future of our department. We use Agile Methodologies and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

We are looking for enthusiastic Lead Test Engineers with great technical skills able to coach and mentor other testers and lead the test automation, functional and non functional areas of software testing.

You will be part of our lead tester group, working collaboratively with your assigned squads overseeing the testing journey with management responsibilities. You will act as an advocate for quality and champion behaviour driven development .

This provides an opportunity to make the test community thrive by exploring new and emerging tools and approaches and working out how you can help the organisation deliver better services. This is a rewarding role within the Test Team and provides an opportunity to contribute to the success of existing and future services provided by Companies House.

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We are currently using a hybrid approach to the way we work. Remote contracts will only be offered to successful candidates who are not within a commutable distance to our Cardiff, Belfast or Edinburgh offices. If you are located in a reasonable distance to one our offices, you will receive a hybrid contract aligned to one of our offices.

Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work. We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%.

Find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work

As a Lead Test Engineer you will;

• Identify new and implement existing test frameworks to improve confidence in testing (Please note that we’re currently migrating from a bespoke Selenium/Java solution to use Playwright & Typescript).
• Be proficient in a range of coding languages (you may be an expert in only one)
• Lead the delivery practice, focusing on complex problem-solving and influencing senior team members
• Design and execute non-functional test cases using standard testing techniques
• Advise on up-to-date functional testing techniques. You know how to assess and peer-review the work of others.

Further information on the Test Engineering profession and skills expected of a Lead can be found Here.

Person specification

We are seeking candidates with the following experience, which will be assessed during the sift, technical stage, and interview.

• Professional certification: Hold a relevant certification (e.g., ISTQB, ISEB) or demonstrate equivalent practical experience in functional and non-functional testing.
• Automation testing expertise: Proven ability in test automation using modern technologies, with experience in frameworks such as Java, Selenium, or Cucumber. Experience in Playwright and TypeScript is particularly desirable.
• Coaching and mentoring: A strong track record of supporting and developing Test Engineers, particularly in building automation skills. Your expertise will help shape and advance the team's capabilities in automation.
• Agile experience: Certified Agile Tester qualification or substantial hands-on experience working within Agile methodologies.
• Experience of Non Functional testing practices including Security, Performance and Accessibility Testing.
• Has a working knowledge of a minimum of 5 of the following:
• API
• AWS
• Burp ( security )
• Concourse / Jenkins
• Docker
• JMeter
• Karate/Rest API
• MongoDB
• Kafka
• Oracle
• Playwright
• Postman/SOAP UI
• SQL
• Typescript
• Unix based systems
• Git
• XML

Alongside your salary of £41,571, Companies House contributes £12,043 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

• a generous 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day
• enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme with a contribution rate of averaging 28%
• a range of recognition schemes including instant awards to thank and recognise each other's efforts and contributions
• strong ethos of equality, diversity and inclusion
• great work life balance with flexible and mobile working available for many roles
• a pro-active approach to employee wellbeing that allows our employees to flourish and be their best at work and has enabled us to become an Investors In People platinum accredited employer
• online financial support and advice
• seasonal flu jabs
• generous maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave allowances
• a focus on career development and progression
• a number of inclusive network groups to support our colleagues and a great sports and social society
• cycle to work scheme

Next Steps

Click 'Apply Now' to be taken to our main advert Civil Service Jobs where you can see more details regarding the role, the incredible benefits we have to offer and what it's like to work in Companies House.

If you have any questions about the role or process, please reach out to [e-mail].

This role closes on 29 June 2025.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Information Technology, and Other

• Industries

  Government Administration

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