Lead Test engineer - Perm - Hybrid - Coventry
Location: Coventry (Hybrid Working)
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 DOE + bonus & benefits
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
A technology-focused organisation based in Coventry is seeking an experienced Lead Test Engineer to take ownership of quality assurance across a suite of C#/.NET applications and API-driven services.
This is a hands-on leadership role, offering a blend of technical testing and team leadership within a collaborative, engineering-led environment.
The Role
As Lead Test Engineer, you'll be responsible for defining and driving the testing strategy while remaining actively involved in day-to-day testing activities. You'll work closely with software engineers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality delivery across backend systems and APIs.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and own the testing strategy for C#/.NET software
Hands-on testing across backend applications and APIs
Design, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases
API testing using Postman (collections, environments, automation)
Review requirements and ensure robust test coverage
Identify, track, and manage defects through to resolution
Mentor and support junior and mid-level QA engineers
Champion QA best practices, tools, and processes
Collaborate within an Agile/Scrum delivery environment
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven experience as a Lead or Senior Test Engineer
Strong experience testing C# / .NET applications
Solid API testing experience using Postman
Strong understanding of QA methodologies and SDLC
Experience working in Agile environments
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable Skills
Test automation experience
CI/CD and DevOps exposure
Microservices or distributed systems testing
SQL or database testing experience
What's On Offer
£55,000 - £65,000 DOE salary
Annual bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid working model
Opportunity to shape QA strategy and standards
Clear progression and long-term career development