Lead Test Engineer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise du secteur aéronautique recherche un 'Lead Test Engineer' pour diriger une équipe dans un environnement régulé. Le poste consiste à construire et à mettre en œuvre des cadres de test tout en garantissant la qualité à travers des projets d'infrastructure critiques. Le candidat idéal aura de l'expérience dans la direction d'équipes de test dans des industries hautement régulées.

Qualifications

• Expérience prouvée dans la direction d'équipes de test.
• Connaissance des méthodologies Agile et Waterfall.
• Capacité à travailler dans des environnements régulés.

Responsibilities

• Diriger et encadrer une équipe de 5 testeurs en respectant les standards de qualité.
• Développement et mise en œuvre de cadres de test automatisés.
• Gestion des activités de test sur des projets d'infrastructure complexes.

Skills

Leadership

Testing Frameworks

Agile

Waterfall

Stakeholder Management

Job description

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Lead Test Engineer | £70,000 + 15% Bonus | Manchester - 2/3 Days per Week

Here at Burns Sheehan, we are working exclusively with a critical infrastructure organisation within the aviation sector, operating across multiple high-security environments and managing essential services that millions depend on daily.

With an expanding testing function currently scaling from 19 to 25 headcount, they are seeking a Lead Test Engineer to drive quality excellence across their diverse technology landscape and lead from the front in delivering robust testing frameworks.

The Role:

This is a hands-on Lead Test Engineer position where you will lead a team of 5 testers while actively building and implementing testing frameworks across large-scale, critical infrastructure projects. You'll be working in a regulated environment where security, process rigor, and quality are paramount.

The successful candidate will have proven experience leading testing initiatives in highly regulated industries and be comfortable working across both agile and waterfall methodologies within large, complex project structures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership - Leading and mentoring a team of 5 test engineers, driving best practices and quality standards
• Framework Development - Hands-on building and implementation of automated testing frameworks across diverse technology stacks
• Large-Scale Project Delivery - Managing testing activities across vast, complex infrastructure projects
• Process Adherence - Ensuring rigorous testing processes meet critical infrastructure and security requirements
• Stakeholder Collaboration - Working closely with development teams, project managers, and senior leadership

What We're Looking For:

• Security clearance eligible - British passport holder, UK resident for past 5 years minimum
• Experience working within large teams and complex project structures
• Comfortable working in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Proven experience leading testing teams in regulated industries such as: Finance, Government, Travel, Military etc... (Nice to have)

Sound Interesting? Feel free to Apply and look forward to hearing from you

Lead Test Engineer | £70,000 + 15% Bonus | Manchester - 2/3 Days per Week