Overview
In this role you will lead and expand testing across mobile apps, embedded software, web applications and backend services within a collaborative R&D context. You will drive testing strategy, ensure quality of embedded code, and mentor the test team as part of a cross-disciplinary engineering group. The position offers impact by shaping testing practices across platforms and accelerating product readiness. This role suits a technically curious leader who can bridge hardware and software teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive end-to-end testing strategy across mobile apps, embedded software, web apps and backend services
- Lead testing efforts for embedded code and cross-platform components
- Mentor and guide the testing team, fostering technical growth
- Collaborate with R&D and cross-functional engineers to ensure quality gates
- Manage test case design and execution, including TestRail usage and reporting
Key requirements
- IQSTB Foundation Level qualification or above
- Experience with manual and automated testing
- Experience testing mobile applications (iOS and Android)
- Experience testing web applications and REST APIs
- Experience with TestRail
- Technical leadership/mentoring (desirable)
- Embedded background beneficial (not mandatory)
- leadership
- mentoring
- cross-functional collaboration
- manual testing
- automated testing
- mobile testing (iOS/Android)
Lead Software Test Engineer in Warwick employer: Chroma Recruitment
As a leading space technology organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel in their roles. Located in the heart of the UK space sector, we offer competitive benefits, continuous professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on groundbreaking projects that shape the future of space technology. Join us to be part of a collaborative team that values creativity, encourages growth, and is dedicated to delivering exceptional results in the exciting field of space exploration.
