Test Lead

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Automation and Performance Test Engineer to lead strategic testing initiatives across complex systems. This role demands a blend of technical expertise, leadership capability, and problem-solving acumen to drive quality across our engineering processes. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust automation and performance testing frameworks using open-source tools, while also mentoring and guiding other engineers. Key Responsibilities: - Strategic Leadership: Plan and lead large-scale, complex testing activities, managing risks and identifying opportunities to improve quality and efficiency. - Technical Ownership: Build, maintain, and evolve automation frameworks using open-source technologies. - Process Improvement: Lead investigative work into existing processes to identify gaps and implement improvements. - Test Design & Execution: Design and execute a wide range of testing techniques including functional, performance, and automated testing. - Stakeholder Communication: Communicate test results and insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Continuous Improvement: Review and enhance test environments and processes to support ongoing quality improvements and maintain high standards. - End-to-End testing specialising in validating data pipelines, source-to-target mapping, and data integrity testing. - Test Automation: Implement and maintain test automation using Virtuoso and other relevant tools. - Test Management: Oversee test planning, execution, and reporting aligned with the Test strategy. - Defect Management: Manage defect lifecycle and ensure timely resolution and reporting. - Database/ETL Testing: Perform thorough testing of database systems and ETL processes to ensure data accuracy and reliability. Required Skills & Experience: - Proven experience in leading testing teams and strategic testing initiatives. - Strong hands-on experience with automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress) - Experience with Virtuoso for test automation or similar tool. - Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, test environment management. - Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively. - Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and mentor others. - Experience in Agile and DevOps environments. - AI tooling experience. - Expertise in database and ETL testing. - Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools. - SC eligible