Senior Test Engineer

Senior Test Engineer

Drive quality across the platforms powering the next chapter of Vanquis

We’ve invested heavily in modernising our technology landscape, delivering new capabilities through Salesforce, MuleSoft and enterprise data platforms. The opportunity now is to ensure every change is delivered with confidence, quality and resilience.

As a Lead Test Engineer, you’ll lead quality engineering across complex technology initiatives, providing risk-based assurance that solutions are functional, secure, resilient and fit for purpose. You’ll shape test strategy, drive automation, mentor engineers and influence how quality is embedded across Technology & Change.

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This role is just one part of a much bigger transformation. Explore our Technology & Change careers page to meet the teams, discover our technology journey and see how you can help shape what’s next.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Lead risk-based testing across Salesforce, MuleSoft and enterprise data initiatives

  Customers and colleagues benefit from high-quality, reliable solutions

• Drive automation using Copado Robotic Testing and CI/CD integration

  Testing becomes faster, more repeatable and scalable

• Define quality gates, release readiness and defect-management approaches

  Technology changes are delivered with confidence and reduced risk

• Collaborate with engineers, architects, analysts and product teams

  Quality is embedded throughout the delivery lifecycle

• Mentor and develop Test Engineers across the practice

  Testing capability continues to grow across the organisation

• Champion continuous improvement and quality engineering standards

  Teams prevent defects earlier and improve overall delivery outcomes

Why this role matters:

Technology & Change is a strategic priority for Vanquis. We’ve modernised core platforms and invested significantly in technology capabilities. This role sits at the heart of that journey, helping ensure technology solutions are delivered safely, securely and to high-quality standards.

You’ll work closely with Architecture, Product, Engineering, Delivery, Operations and Business stakeholders, ensuring quality is built into every stage of the software delivery lifecycle.

Our Quality Engineering approach:

• Shift-left quality

  Testing starts early and quality is everyone’s responsibility

• Automation first

  Repetitive and high-value tests should be automated wherever possible

• Risk-based assurance

  Testing effort is aligned to business and customer impact

• Continuous improvement

  We regularly review outcomes and improve our processes

• Shared ownership

  Engineering and testing work together to deliver quality solutions

Technology stack:

• Salesforce

  Copado Robotic Testing

• MuleSoft

  Automated regression testing

• Enterprise data platforms

  Azure DevOps

• REST and SOAP APIs

  CI/CD pipelines

• DataWeave and integration services

  Git and version control

Essential experience

• Extensive quality engineering and test leadership experience within complex enterprise environments
• Strong knowledge of test strategy, planning, execution, defect management and release assurance
• Hands‑on experience with test automation frameworks, ideally Copado Robotic Testing
• Experience testing Salesforce platforms, integrations and enterprise applications
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence technical and non‑technical audiences
• Experience working within regulated environments with strong governance and audit requirements

Useful, but not essential

• ISTQB Advanced qualifications
• Salesforce certifications
• MuleSoft certifications or practical experience
• Experience within financial services, fintech or banking environments
• Knowledge of service virtualisation and continuous testing practices

Career development:

As Vanquis continues to grow its Quality Engineering capability, you’ll have opportunities to influence engineering standards, lead practice improvements, expand your expertise across Salesforce and integration technologies, and progress into senior leadership or specialist quality engineering roles.

Why Vanquis?

• Award-Winning Employer

  Great Place to Work Certified • Financial Times Best Employers 2025 & 2026 • Armed Forces Friendly Employer, Bronze

• LinkedIn Learning

  Access to learning resources to support your growth and development

• Flexible Hybrid Working

  A balanced approach to office and home working

• Two Volunteering Days

  Paid time to support causes that matter to you

• Inclusive Culture

  A workplace where colleagues are supported, respected and encouraged to be themselves

• Enhanced Family Leave

  Supporting colleagues through important life moments

• Up to 10% Pension Contribution

  Helping you plan and prepare for the future

• Paid Birthday Leave

  An extra day off to celebrate you

• 25–30 Days Annual Leave

  Time away to rest, reset and recharge

• Career Development Opportunities

  Support to build skills, grow your career and shape what comes next

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