Test Lead

Luxoft Germany; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft is seeking a highly experienced QA leader to drive the overall QA strategy across multiple teams in the United Kingdom. The role emphasizes API and web services testing, automation framework architecture, and mentoring QA professionals to deliver high-quality software throughout the SDLC.

Candidates should bring 10+ years in software testing with leadership experience, strong programming skills in Java, Python, and JavaScript, and solid knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software testing with 3–5 years in leadership or architect roles.
• Deep expertise in test automation tools including Selenium, Playwright, and Appium.
• Strong programming/scripting in Java, Python, and JavaScript.
• Nice to have performance and security testing tool experience (JMeter, LoadRunner).
• Aware of AI tools and evolving tech (GitHub Copilot, etc.).
• Proficient in CI/CD and DevOps practices (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
• Solid understanding of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the overall QA strategy across multiple teams and platforms.
• Architect scalable, maintainable test automation frameworks and solutions.
• Lead and mentor QA teams, ensuring best practices and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and DevOps to integrate quality into the SDLC.
• Drive continuous QA process improvements, tools, and metrics.
• Evaluate new testing tools and technologies for adoption.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and security protocols.
• Provide executive-level reporting on quality metrics, risks, and mitigations.

Skills

QA leadership

Test automation

API testing

Java

Python

JavaScript

Selenium

Playwright

Appium

JMeter

LoadRunner

CI/CD

Jenkins

GitLab

Azure DevOps

Agile/Scrum

DevOps

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

ISTQB Advanced Level

Certified Test Manager

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Appium

JMeter

LoadRunner

Jenkins

GitLab

Azure DevOps

Job description

Project description

We are looking for a highly experienced and strategic QA professional with over 10 years of experience in software testing, quality engineering, and test leadership. The ideal candidate will drive the overall QA strategy, lead large-scale testing initiatives, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software products across multiple teams and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Should have strong experience on API automation and webservices testing (rest assured with java is must)
• Define and lead the overall QA strategy, including test planning, automation, performance, and security testing.
• Architect scalable and maintainable test automation frameworks and solutions.
• Lead and mentor QA teams across multiple projects, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to integrate quality into every stage of the SDLC.
• Drive continuous improvement in QA processes, tools, and metrics.Evaluate and implement new testing tools and technologies.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and security protocols.
• Provide executive-level reporting on quality metrics, risks, and mitigation plans.

SKILLS

Must have

• 10+ years of experience in software testing, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or architect role.
• Deep expertise in test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Appium).
• Strong programming/scripting skills (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript).
• Nice to have - experience with performance and security testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
• Should be aware of AI tools and technology (Github Copilot etc.,)
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools and DevOps practices (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps).
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to have

• ISTQB Advanced Level, Certified Test Manager, or equivalent certifications.
• Experience with cloud-native applications and platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Exposure to containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Domain expertise in industries such as Airlines