About The RoleTeam – Vitality ApplicationsWorking Pattern - Hybrid – 2 days per week in any of the Vitality Offices (Bournemouth, London or Stockport). Full time hours.We are happy to discuss flexible working!As a Senior Test Engineer you’ll design and execute advanced test strategies, drive automation using modern frameworks, and work closely with product owners and technical teams to solve complex challenges.Alongside honing your expertise in test automation and developing a second specialism, you’ll share your knowledge to support the growth of other engineers. If you’re passionate about quality and innovation, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.What this role is all about:Key Actions

Lead the Software Test Lifecycle – From planning and design to execution, defect management, and reporting.
Act as a Testing Expert – Provide technical leadership and guidance in core testing practices.
Drive Quality & Reduce Technical Debt – Ensure automation standards and KPIs are met.
Champion Testing Standards – Promote and enforce the Group Test Strategy across teams.
Influence Modern Testing Approaches – Advocate for best practices and innovative solutions.
Engage Stakeholders – Understand needs and deliver outcomes that exceed expectations.
Develop Talent – Mentor and coach test engineers while growing your own expertise.
Specialise & Innovate – Master two specialisms (including automation) and work toward a third.
Research Emerging Tech – Recommend tools and frameworks to modernise testing.
Collaborate Across Teams – Work effectively with diverse teams to achieve shared goals.

What do you need to thrive?- Proven experience in designing, maintaining, and implementing test automation frameworks, with a deep understanding of automation standards and practices.- Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate test activities across large or multiple teams, including test analysis, design, estimation, planning, execution, and defect management.- Experience working with various stakeholders, including senior management, project managers, developers, and external parties, to understand requirements. You will discuss product launch needs, and ensure integration across multiple systems.- Recognized as a subject matter expert in testing standards, with experience in developing, reviewing, and ensuring adherence to both in-house and industry standards.So, what’s in it for you?

Bonus Schemes – A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performance
A pension of up to 12%– We will match your contributions up to 6% of your salary
Our award-winning Vitality health insurance – With its own set of rewards and benefits
Life Assurance – Four times annual salary

These are just some of the many perks that we offer! To view the extensive range of benefits we offer, please visit our careers page. Fantastic Benefits. Exciting rewards. Great career opportunities!If you are successful in your application and join us at Vitality, this is our promise to you, we will:

Help you to be the healthiest you’ve ever been.
Create an environment that embraces you as you are and enables you to be your best self.
Give you flexibility on how, where and when you work.
Help you advance your career by playing you to your strengths.
Give you a voice to help our business grow and make Vitality a great place to be.
Give you the space to try, fail and learn.
Provide a healthy balance of challenge and support.
Recognise and reward you with a competitive salary and amazing benefits.
Be there for you when you need us.
Provide opportunities for you to be a force for good in society.

We commit to all these things because we want you to feel that you belong, and are supported to be happy and healthy.About The CompanyWe're really excited to announce that we have recently been awarded "Top 10 Best Places To Work" in The Sunday Times Awards 2024!Vitality is a multi-award-winning UK insurance brand, here to make the world a healthier, happier place.We’ve been a purpose and values-driven business from day 1- long before it became fashionable. Our core purpose is to make people healthier and enhance protect their lives. Vitality pioneered shared-value insurance. We incentivise people to live healthier longer lives – they benefit, our business benefits, and society benefits. We’re successful because we attract, develop, and retain the best people – and because we care.Plus, you get to join our 1.7+ million members with access to our unique health insurance and healthy living programme. Just to make sure you know our products inside and out.Ready to find out if we’re the right fit for you? We can’t wait.Diversity & InclusionWe’re committed to diversity and inclusion because it’s good for our employees, for our business, and for society. To learn more please visit our Careers page.Vitality’s approach to sustainabilityVitality is a business that drives positive change. We reward people for making and sustaining healthier choices. But healthy people also need a healthy environment. To learn more please visit our Careers page. #LI-HybridIf we are fortunate in receiving a high volume of quality applications we may need to close this vacancy early. If you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible.

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