Technical Lead Test Engineer - Contract

Technical lead Test Engineer (Mobile, API) – Insurance - Hybrid – London 3 days a week Day rate: £600 - £700 (inside IR35) Duration: 6 months Start: ASAP My new client is looking for a Technical Lead Test Engineer to join the team on a contract basis. You will need to be in the office 3 days per week. Key Responsibilities: • Own and drive the overall QE strategy for the mobile lab. • Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and third-party providers to ensure quality across all touchpoints. • Lead test planning, estimation, and execution across Flutter mobile apps and Java APIs. • Define, implement, and evolve automation frameworks for mobile (Flutter) and backend (API) testing. • Ensure seamless integration and robust validation of third-party APIs and SDKs. • Establish and monitor quality metrics, defect leakage trends, and automation coverage. • Foster a quality-first mindset within the team and across the development lifecycle. • Mentor and grow a high-performing team of QE engineers. • Drive continuous improvement in QE tools, processes, and best practices. Must-Have Skills: • 7 years of experience in Quality Engineering, with at least 2 years in a lead role. • Strong experience testing mobile apps – ideally Flutter or cross-platform frameworks. • Solid understanding of Java-based APIs and backend testing. • Proven experience with REST API automation tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured). • Experience with mobile automation frameworks (e.g., Appium, Flutter Driver, or integration with CI/CD). • Working knowledge of tools like JIRA, TestRail, Jenkins, Git, etc. • Deep understanding of modern testing practices including shift-left, CI/CD, mocking, and contract testing. • Familiarity with testing third-party integrations via APIs and SDKs. Nice-to-Have: • Experience in performance and security testing for mobile apps and APIs. • Exposure to cloud-based device farms (e.g., BrowserStack, Sauce Labs). • Prior experience working in a regulated industry like banking or insurance. • Knowledge of monitoring tools for crash reporting and user analytics (e.g., Firebase, Sentry)

Location: The City, GB

Posted Date: 6/15/2025