Senior Test Engineer

Senior Test Engineer Cardiff/Hybrid – 2 days per week WFH £50,000-£60,000 Job Description: As a Senior Test Engineer, you will lead testing efforts on our products, ensuring the highest-quality standards across our product suite. You will play a key role in developing test strategies, executing critical tests, and mentoring other Test Engineers. This position offers ample opportunities for growth and learning, working with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities: - Lead test strategy development: Design and implement comprehensive test plans and strategies for complex systems within a multi-discipline test team. - Test case design and review: Develop and review complex test cases and scenarios based on requirements and specifications. - Test execution and analysis: Lead the execution of critical and high-priority tests, analyse results, and provide accurate, detailed reports. - Defect management: Identify, log, and track defects, working closely with developers to resolve complex issues. - Automation oversight: Oversee test automation initiatives, including the design, maintenance, and execution of automated test scripts. - Mentoring and support: Mentor and support Software Testers and Junior Software Testers, providing guidance on complex testing tasks. - Process improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes by suggesting optimizations and new tools. - Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate closely with development teams to understand product requirements and ensure seamless integration testing. - Quality metrics and reporting: Establish quality metrics, monitor test coverage, and generate detailed reports to communicate test results, progress, and risks to stakeholders. Experience: - Exceptional communication: Ability to articulate complex defects clearly to stakeholders both in writing and verbally. - Test automation tools: Strong knowledge of test automation tools and frameworks - Experience testing connected products: Expertise in system of systems testing on IoT devices, connected products, and cloud platforms. - Familiar with CI/CD tools: Deep understanding and hands-on experience with tools like GitLab, Jenkins, or similar. - Programming skills: Proficient in developing test scripts across multiple platforms such as C, C#, C++, shell scripting, Java, and Python. - Analytical skills: Strong problem-solving abilities with experience in diagnosing complex issues. - Leadership experience: Proven track record of coaching and mentoring Junior Test Engineers, fostering team collaboration, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.