Lead Test Engineer
Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hoop Recruitment
be supporting a UK government organisation as they continue to transform their digital services. They are now seeking a Lead Test Engineer (Security) to take ownership of the security testing strategy across their platforms.This is an opportunity to lead, mentor, and influence security testing practices in an agile, forward-thinking digital department with a strong focus on public … value, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Key responsibilities Lead the organisation’s approach to non-functional security testing across the full software development lifecycle. Manage and support a team of testers, providing coaching, mentoring, and oversight of workstreams. Run and oversee vulnerability assessments and penetration tests using tools such as Burp Suite. Design, implement, and maintain automated security testing pipelines and reporting mechanisms. Act as a subject matter expert and advocate for secure development and testing practices. What we’re looking for Proven experience in security testing, with a strong focus on non-functional testing approaches. Hands-on experience leading, coaching, or managing technical teams. Certification in ethical hacking or penetration testing (e.g. More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £41,000 - £57,000 per annum
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