Lead Quality EngineerLocation: Telford (Hybrid % on-site)Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 dependant on experienceType: Full-time PermanentClearance: Must be eligible for SC clearanceAre you a Senior/Lead Quality Engineer looking for a hands-on leadership opportunity where you will shape engineering practices, drive automation, and mentor the next generation of engineers while delivering high-impact digital services? If yes, this might just be the role for you!What You''ll Do Lead complex engineering projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and timely deliveryDrive innovation in test automation, QA processes, and engineering practicesMentor and develop junior and mid-level engineersCollaborate across multi-disciplinary Agile teams to deliver scalable solutionsInfluence technical standards, best practices, and QA strategy across the organisation What We re Looking For Proven leadership experience in QA, test automation, or software engineeringAdvanced knowledge of automation frameworks, test design, and QA principlesHands-on with Java-based technologies, microservices, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), containerisation, and DevOps practicesStrong problem-solving, communication, and project management skillsExperience working in self-empowered, multi-disciplinary Agile teamsAbility to influence and shape technical culture across the engineering function Why This Role? Lead high-impact digital services with cutting-edge technologiesWork in a mature Agile environment with collaborative, m