Lead Quality Engineer

Do you have a solid QA track record? Strong on Automation? A respected lead/mentor of juniors? Knowledgeable in the Microsoft stack, especially Azure and Specflow?
We are Preservica, and we are changing the way organisations safeguard their digital information. Our projects are at the razor's edge of commercial software solutions, addressing the need for smart digital preservation technologies.
As a world leader in digital preservation, our award-winning software is used by leading businesses, archives, libraries, museums, and government organisations across the globe.
To maintain our growth, we believe in hiring strong technical talent and supporting that talent to grow with us, and we are looking for a Lead Quality Engineer to join our team.
The RoleWorking on Preserve365, our revolutionary Microsoft 365 Active Digital Preservation solution, the Lead Quality Engineer will lead the technical direction of the automation framework and the overall efforts and output of the P365 QA team.
Operating within an Agile/Kanban environment, you will also be responsible for evaluating and writing feature files/step definitions, reviewing existing test cases for automation, maintaining internal jobs within Preservica's CI tool, and playing a key part in the ongoing maturity of Preservica's Quality Assurance function, which will include evaluating Playwright for future use.
Key Tasks and ResponsibilitiesMaintain and contribute to the automation framework.Act as the automation SME and mentor for other staff members.Define and champion the coding practices associated with the P365 Teams' Automation function.Write well-designed, maintainable feature files and step definitions, following established coding practices.Review stories, attend refinements and other ceremonies to get any clarifications, and provide timely and meaningful feedback as appropriate.Expand the automation capability to increase product coverage across the regression test suites.Execute manual test cases and exploratory testing where necessary.Review test cases and feature files produced by others, as well as code reviews for pull requests. Benefits25 days holiday (inc Xmas break)4x salary life insuranceAnnual performance bonus up to 6% company pension contributionShare options after one yearAdditional InformationThis Lead Quality Engineer position will be a hybrid role with time split between home working and regular office days.
Essential SkillsYou should have:
Familiarity with Agile development practices, including Agile testing. 5+ years of testing, design, and execution experience, and skilled in automationFamiliarity with Azure-based software.Strong coding skills in C# with Selenium and Specflow.Good knowledge of Selenium, Cucumber, Gherkin, BDD, and TDD.Adept with API testing tools such as Swagger and Postman.Desirable SkillsDegree-level education in an engineering/software/system-related subject or equivalent through relevant training and/or experience.Able to work to tight deadlines, work closely with other QA engineers and Software Engineers, Product Owners, Agile Delivery Managers and the Release ManagerFamiliar with modern source control techniques/tools, such as Github.Knowledge of MS365, Sharepoint, and Teams is desirable.About CompanyWhat we offer:
We are an open, progressive employer who values our staff as the heart of our business. As well as a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer tangible career development opportunities and dedicated training time to support professional growth. Our benefits package includes life insurance, private health insurance, and a range of other employee benefits.
Preservica is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Come join US!