Technical Lead Test Engineer - Contract

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Technical Lead Test Engineer for a contract role in Northampton. The successful candidate will own the quality engineering strategy for mobile and API testing, work closely with cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement in testing practices. Ideal for candidates with extensive experience in mobile frameworks and API validation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, with 2 years in a lead role.
• Strong experience in mobile app testing, ideally with Flutter.
• Solid understanding of Java-based APIs and backend testing.

Responsibilities

• Drive the overall QE strategy for the mobile lab.
• Lead test planning, estimation, and execution across mobile apps and APIs.
• Mentor and grow a high-performing team of QE engineers.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Mobile app testing

Java-based APIs

REST API automation

Continuous Integration

Tools

Postman

JIRA

Git

Jenkins

TestRail

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Client:

Salt

Location:

northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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)