Test Manager

Position: Test Manager (Contract)
Are you a technical QA powerhouse looking for a high-autonomy role in London?

We are looking for a Senior Test Engineer to lead the technical implementation of our client testing frameworks and drive quality across complex, large-scale projects.

Rate- up to £500 a day Outside IR35

Location:

London (Hybrid: 2-3 days/week)

Focus:
Framework Implementation, Automation, and CI/CD Integration

The Role

As a Senior Test Engineer, you will be the technical authority on how we test. You will:

Build & Scale:
Design and implement robust automated test solutions from scratch.
Lead by Example:
Oversee testing activities for major project streams, ensuring high standards are met.
Embed Quality:
Collaborate with Architects and Devs to bake quality into the code-not just test it later.
Drive Improvement:
Identify gaps in our automation coverage and toolset, then fix them.
Mentor:
Guide junior engineers in best practices, from clean code in scripts to effective manual exploratory testing.

What You Bring

Essential:

Significant experience in software testing within structured development environments.
Expertise in both manual and automated testing techniques.
Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and scripting.
Proven experience leading testing activities on complex projects.
Ability to mentor and support junior colleagues.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Proficiency with test management and defect tracking tools.
You must be eligible for SC clearance

Desirable:

Hands-on with CI/CD pipelines and containerization
Experience in Performance or Security testing.
ISTQB Advanced Level or equivalent certification.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy