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Lead Platform Test Engineer
Worcestershire - hybrid
up to 66,000 + bonus
We're partnered with a leading tech business seeking a Lead Platform Test Engineer to drive quality across their digital platforms.
The Role
You'll lead QA strategy within a fast-growing engineering team, ensuring automation, performance, and quality practices are embedded throughout delivery. This is a hands-on leadership role, balancing technical depth with mentoring and stakeholder influence.
What You'll Do
- Own and evolve automation frameworks with Playwright (TypeScript)
- Drive performance engineering and testing (K6, JMeter) in CI/CD pipelines
- Apply continuous inspection and automated reporting for visibility and improvement
- Ensure compatibility testing (e.g. BrowserStack) is built into delivery
- Champion exploratory testing to uncover hidden issues
- Collaborate across engineering teams to embed quality at every stage
What You'll Bring
- Proven QA experience with leadership exposure
- Hands-on expertise with Playwright (TypeScript) - essential
- Strong background in automation, performance, and compatibility testing
- Experience with CI/CD workflows and cross-functional delivery teams
- Excellent communication and mentoring skills
