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RedRock Resourcing • London, England, United Kingdom
Salary: 70k + Pa
Role & seniority
Stack/tools
Java, API testing (REST, SOAP), microservices or monoliths
SQL, XML/JSON, AWS services
Postman, Cucumber
TDD/BDD, test automation
Test planning, risk-based testing
ISTQB Foundation (minimum)
Top 3 responsibilities
Plan, implement and monitor test creation/execution across multiple scrum teams; ensure automated suites support rapid, repeatable testing
Lead handover to release engineers, resolve regressions, and drive remediation
Improve QA methods, standards, and metrics; participate in the QA Centre of Excellence; mentor line reports
Must-have skills
Significant API testing experience in microservice or monolithic environments
Commercial Java testing experience
Experience with REST/SOAP APIs, SQL, Postman/Cucumber
Proficiency in TDD/BDD and test automation; test planning and risk-based testing
Data creation/curation; ISTQB Foundation
Nice-to-haves
Experience with AWS services and XML/JSON data handling
Previous line-management or coaching of QA engineers
Experience collaborating across Dev, Product, and QA teams
Location & work type
What you will get
How to apply
Test Lead (Java/API) - Up to £70k + Package + Bonus - New Role (REF43)
London - 3 days in office.
As a Test Lead, you will be responsible for leading a number of Test Engineers across several scrum teams, ensuring that the depth and breadth of testing delivers high quality software to customers. You will work alongside Development Leads to define and deliver automated test suites, allowing for rapid and repeatable testing of services.
You will be an active member of the Quality Assurance Centre of Excellence alongside other QA Leads, defining and implementing improvements to our ways of working, tooling and best practices, striving to continually improve and innovate.
Significant commercial experience of testing API-based systems within a microservice or monolithic environment Recent commercial experience of working with Java SQL, API and web services (REST), SOAP, AWS services, XML/JSON Postman, Cucumber Demonstrable experience of TDD and BDD tools and techniques, including test automation Significant experience of creating test plans, approaches and risk-based testing Data creation and curation ISTQB Foundation (minimum)
Plan, implement and monitor effective test creation & execution across the scrum teams Contribute and support the effective handover to release engineers, supporting and resolving regression issues Contribute to our methods and techniques that ensure the quality of development Drive improvements to quality assurance through the use of metrics and active CoE participation Uphold adherence to standards and best practices Line management of permanent QAs within the teams (c.6 in total) Support and mentor line reports in developing their skills and experience, spread knowledge across teams Work as “one team” collaborate closely with Development Leads, Product team and wider QA teams Take responsibility for the effective resolution of issues as they arise and drive remediation thereof
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Hybrid working Pension Scheme – employer 6% with minimum employee contribution 3% Discretionary bonus scheme based on company and personal performance Holiday trading scheme (buy or sell up to 5 days) Medical & international travel cover (leisure and action sports) Monthly gym allowance
Please send CV for full job description and an informal chat.
Excellent opportunity!