Lead Test Engineer

Infused Solutions Ltd; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-focused organization in Coventry is seeking an experienced Lead Test Engineer to oversee quality assurance for C#/.NET and API services. This hands-on leadership role involves defining testing strategies and working within a collaborative Agile environment. Ideal candidates should have strong C#/.NET experience, solid API testing skills using Postman, and proven mentorship abilities. The position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead or Senior Test Engineer.
• Strong experience testing C# / .NET applications.
• Solid API testing experience using Postman.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies and SDLC.
• Experience working in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the testing strategy for C#/.NET software.
• Hands‑on testing across backend applications and APIs.
• Design, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases.
• Review requirements and ensure robust test coverage.
• Mentor and support junior and mid‑level QA engineers.

Skills

C# / .NET testing

API testing using Postman

QA methodologies

Agile environment experience

Communication skills

Tools

Postman

CI/CD tools

SQL

Job description

Lead Test Engineer (C# / API Testing)

Location: Coventry (Hybrid Working)

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 DOE + bonus & benefits

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

A technology-focused organisation based in Coventry is seeking an experienced Lead Test Engineer to take ownership of quality assurance across a suite of C#/.NET applications and API-driven services.

This is a hands‑on leadership role, offering a blend of technical testing and team leadership within a collaborative, engineering‑led environment.

The Role

As Lead Test Engineer, you'll be responsible for defining and driving the testing strategy while remaining actively involved in day‑to‑day testing activities. You'll work closely with software engineers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure high‑quality delivery across backend systems and APIs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and own the testing strategy for C#/.NET software
• Hands‑on testing across backend applications and APIs
• Design, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases
• API testing using Postman (collections, environments, automation)
• Review requirements and ensure robust test coverageIdentify, track, and manage defects through to resolution
• Mentor and support junior and mid‑level QA engineers
• Champion QA best practices, tools, and processes
• Collaborate within an Agile/Scrum delivery environment

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Lead or Senior Test Engineer
• Strong experience testing C# / .NET applications
• Solid API testing experience using Postman
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies and SDLC
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable Skills

• Test automation experience
• CI/CD and DevOps exposure
• Microservices or distributed systems testing
• SQL or database testing experience

What's On Offer

• £55,000 - £65,000 DOE salary
• Annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity to shape QA strategy and standards
• Clear progression and long‑term career development