Lead Test EngineerLocation: Coventry (Hybrid working - 2 days a week onsite) Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 + bonus and benefits Employment Type: Permanent Right to Work: UK only - British Citizenship or ILR required (no sponsorship)About the RoleAn established UK-based technology organisation is looking for a Lead Test Engineer to take ownership of software quality across a diverse product suite, including mobile applications, web platforms, APIs, and embedded systems.This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery. You''ll be responsible for defining testing approaches, ensuring high standards across releases, and acting as the quality advocate within cross-functional engineering teams.What You''ll Be Responsible ForDefining and owning testing strategy across multiple platforms and productsProducing and maintaining comprehensive test plans, test cases, and quality documentationLeading functional, regression, stress, and exploratory testing activitiesWorking closely with engineers and product teams to ensure features are testable and well-definedSupporting and enhancing CI/CD pipelines, including component-level testingCreating test stories based on specifications and technical inputExecuting both manual and automated tests for applications and APIsValidating embedded software functionality and stabilityManaging defect lifecycles and working with developers to identify root causesPromoting continuous improvement in testing processes and toolingEssential ExperienceStro