Senior Quality Engineer

Senior Quality Engineer / Automation Tester - Hybrid (Leicester) Location: Leicester (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)Salary: Up to £65,000 + 10% bonus Industry: Financial Services

We're partnering with a global financial services company seeking a Senior Quality Engineer / Automation Tester to drive software quality and testing automation within a fast-paced Agile environment.

You'll work alongside developers and offshore testers to ensure high-quality releases through automated testing solutions using Java, Groovy, Katalon, and Selenium.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end testing efforts across Agile development teams.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts.
• Collaborate with developers to identify and resolve issues early in the development lifecycle.
• Mentor and guide offshore test teams to ensure alignment and quality standards.
• Act as a champion for quality by identifying and implementing improvements in testing tools, techniques, and processes.
• Report to both the Quality Engineering Practice Manager and the Engineering Delivery Lead/Manager for oversight and strategic alignment.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong background in test automation with tools like Selenium, Katalon, and Groovy/Java.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tools, and Azure Test Plans.
• Proven experience working within Scrum teams and a solid understanding of Agile practices.
• Strong mix of both manual and automated testing experience.
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Comfortable working in high-pressure environments with tight deadlines.

Reasonable Adjustments:

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