At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead automation efforts and define end-to-end test strategies for innovative projects.
- Company: Join Certain Advantage, a leader in connecting talent with exciting opportunities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in digital transformation while collaborating with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Hands-on experience with Java, Selenium, and CI/CD pipelines required.
The predicted salary is between 29000 - 58000 £ per year.
Salary: £29,000 - 58,000 per year
Requirements
- Hands-on automation experience using Java, Selenium, Rest Assured, API, contract, and integration testing
- Experience working with monolith and microservices systems
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Spring Boot-based applications, and performance testing fundamentals
- Understanding of contract testing, API testing, and asynchronous messaging (e.g. Kafka)
- Familiarity with non-functional testing (performance, accessibility)
- Experience with non-relational databases (e.g. MongoDB)
- Automation-first mindset with the ability to build reusable, maintainable frameworks
Responsibilities
- Define and implement an end-to-end test strategy aligned to microservices architecture
- Establish standards, patterns, and best practices across multiple teams
- Assess current testing approaches and drive continuous improvement
- Embed testing strategy across teams, creating scalable frameworks and exemplars
- Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks
- Work across different test levels: unit, integration, contract, system, and E2E
- Lead automation efforts in Java-based environments
- Support teams with implementation, not just direction
- Partner with engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment
- Provide technical leadership and coaching to testers and developers
- Ensure testing practices are consistently applied across teams
Technologies
- API
- CI/CD
- E2E
- Support
- Java
- Kafka
- MongoDB
- REST
- Selenium
- Spring
- Spring Boot
- microservices
At Certain Advantage, we are committed to finding the best talent for our clients. We are currently on the lookout for a highly skilled Lead Test Engineer to join our team and contribute to a major digital transformation programme. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while collaborating with various delivery teams in a supportive environment. We operate across the UK, specializing in connecting talented individuals in Finance, Marketing, IT, and Engineering with rewarding career opportunities.
Lead Test Engineer in Manchester employer: Sivara GmbH
At Certain Advantage, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our Lead Test Engineer role not only offers competitive salaries but also provides ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive environment. Join us in our mission to drive digital transformation across the UK, where your contributions will be valued and recognised.
