Lead Test Engineer

THE NEXT CHAPTER STARTS WITH YOU Lead 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, Mule Soft 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.

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.

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• Lead risk-based testing across Salesforce, Mule Soft 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.

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.

• 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.

• Salesforce
  - Copado Robotic Testing
• Mule Soft
  - Automated regression testing
• Enterprise data platforms
  - Azure Dev Ops
• REST and SOAP APIs - CI/CD pipelines
• Data Weave and integration services
  - Git and version control

• 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

• ISTQB Advanced qualifications
• Salesforce certifications
• Mule Soft certifications or practical experience
• Experience with in financial services, fintech or banking environments
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