Lead Test Engineer

Version 1; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology service provider seeks a Lead Test Engineer in Edinburgh to elevate the quality of software testing. The ideal candidate will excel in various testing methodologies and have a strong technical background, engaging in both manual and automated testing strategies. This role offers significant career progression and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting the company's commitment to employee wellbeing and growth.

Benefits

Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme

Strong Career Progression & mentorship

Flexible/remote working options

Financial Wellbeing initiatives

Employee Wellbeing schemes

Educational assistance and certifications

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with testing methodologies and tools.
• Ability to build and maintain testing frameworks in Java.
• Experience in functional and automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic testing activities and manage associated risks.
• Execute and communicate results of a wide range of testing.
• Optimize existing processes for continuous improvement.

Skills

Proficient in testing methodologies

Strong technical skills

Experience with Cypress, Karate, PlayWright, Selenium

Risk management

Tools

Cypress

Karate

PlayWright

Selenium

Job description

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do:

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!

Job Description

You may have been working as Lead Test Engineer, Test lead, Software Engineer in Test, or Senior Test Engineer? We are looking for a confident professional who excels in delivering various types of testing, leading process investigations, making critical test decisions, and optimizing test improvements. You should be comfortable being hands-on when required and possess strong technical skills.

You may also get involved with:

• Planning and leading strategic, large, and complex testing activities. Leading activities to manage risks and opportunities associated with testing.
• Leading investigative work into problems and opportunities in existing processes
• Designing and executing a wide range of testing techniques and communicating test results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Delivering functional testing, performance testing, and automated testing
• Reviewing test environments and processes to facilitate continuous improvement and maintenance of quality standards

Qualifications

• Proficient in executing various testing methodologies, leading process investigations, making critical test decisions, and enhancing test improvements and test estimations.
• Strong technical skills and hands-on experience when required, Have practical experience with open-source tools such as: Cypress, Karate, PlayWright, Selenium or similar
• Proficiency in managing risks and opportunities associated with testing.
• Experience in delivering functional testing, non-functional testing, and automated testing.
• Ability to build and maintain frameworks in a Java-based environment, both on-premises and in the cloud.
• Knowledge of reviewing test environments and processes to facilitate continuous improvement and maintenance of quality standards.
• SC eligible, hybrid role with 2-3 days visit to client office required

Additional Information

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.