Senior Test Engineer

Senior Test EngineerCardiff/Hybrid – 2 days per week WFH£50,000-£60,000Job 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.