Technical Lead Test Engineer - Contract

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South West London is seeking a Technical Lead Test Engineer for a 6-month contract. This role involves hybrid working, with three days in the office each week, and focuses on quality engineering for mobile and API applications. The successful candidate will own the quality assurance strategy and mentor the QE team while implementing best practices in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Quality Engineering, including 2+ years in a lead role.
• Strong experience with mobile apps, ideally Flutter.
• Experience with automation frameworks and CI/CD integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the QE strategy for mobile applications and APIs.
• Mentor a team of QE engineers, ensuring quality across touchpoints.
• Implement quality metrics and drive improvements in testing practices.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Mobile Testing

Java APIs

REST API Automation

Automation Frameworks

Agile Methodologies

Performance Testing

Security Testing

Crash Reporting

Tools

Postman

RestAssured

Appium

JIRA

TestRail

Jenkins

Git

Firebase

Sentry

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Technical Lead Test Engineer - Contract, south west london

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Client:

Salt

Location:

south west london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

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Job Description:

Technical lead Test Engineer (Mobile, API) – Insurance - Hybrid – London 3 days a week

Duration: 6 months

Start: ASAP

My new client is looking for a Technical Lead Test Engineer to join the team on a contract basis. You will need to be in the office 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and drive the overall QE strategy for the mobile lab.

• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and third-party providers to ensure quality across all touchpoints.

• Lead test planning, estimation, and execution across Flutter mobile apps and Java APIs.

• Define, implement, and evolve automation frameworks for mobile (Flutter) and backend (API) testing.

• Ensure seamless integration and robust validation of third-party APIs and SDKs.

• Establish and monitor quality metrics, defect leakage trends, and automation coverage.

• Foster a quality-first mindset within the team and across the development lifecycle.

• Mentor and grow a high-performing team of QE engineers.

• Drive continuous improvement in QE tools, processes, and best practices.

Must-Have Skills:

• 7+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, with at least 2 years in a lead role.

• Strong experience testing mobile apps – ideally Flutter or cross-platform frameworks.

• Solid understanding of Java-based APIs and backend testing.

• Proven experience with REST API automation tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured).

• Experience with mobile automation frameworks (e.g., Appium, Flutter Driver, or integration with CI/CD).

• Working knowledge of tools like JIRA, TestRail, Jenkins, Git, etc.

• Deep understanding of modern testing practices including shift-left, CI/CD, mocking, and contract testing.

• Familiarity with testing third-party integrations via APIs and SDKs.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience in performance and security testing for mobile apps and APIs.

• Prior experience working in a regulated industry like banking or insurance.

• Knowledge of monitoring tools for crash reporting and user analytics (e.g., Firebase, Sentry)