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Principal Test Engineer
£80,000 - 80,000
Vitality Corporate Services Limited - Tech
Weavers Lane 3, Westbourne
£80,000 - 80,000
Requirements
Must:
- Extensive experience leading the full software test lifecycle across large, complex programmes, including test analysis and design, estimation, planning, execution, defect management and reporting in multi-system environments
- Proven technical expertise in test engineering, with deep knowledge in at least two testing specialisms (one being automation) and hands-on experience designing, maintaining and governing test automation frameworks and CI pipelines
- Strong experience producing accurate test estimates and test plans for large-scale, high-risk deliveries, coordinating multiple dependencies and assuring quality outcomes across teams
- Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders, architects, developers, product owners and third parties to align testing strategy with business and delivery objectives
- Experience defining, championing and evolving testing standards and governance, with strong awareness of industry best practice and modern test engineering approaches
- A proven track record of coaching and mentoring senior test engineers, building capability within teams, and contributing to knowledge-sharing communities or centres of excellence
Responsibilities
- Lead and implement the end-to-end software test lifecycle across large and complex initiatives, ensuring high-quality outcomes through effective test analysis, estimation, planning, execution, defect management and reporting
- Provide technical leadership as a recognised testing expert, offering guidance, assurance and oversight across selected testing specialisms, including test automation
- Design and maintain robust manual and automated testing approaches that support full system integration, continuous integration pipelines, and minimise technical debt through adherence to automation standards and KPIs
- Produce accurate test estimations and comprehensive test plans for complex, multi-system deliveries, coordinating testing activities and securing appropriate stakeholder sign-off
- Own test execution and defect triage across multiple projects, ensuring timely progress tracking, transparent reporting and clear communication of test outcomes and risks
- Champion and enforce Group testing standards, contributing to the evolution of in-house and third-party testing standards, and ensuring alignment with industry best practice
- Build strong stakeholder relationships and develop testing capability by collaborating across teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and coaching test engineers to strengthen skills, knowledge and future readiness
Description
At Vitality, we are proud to be recognized for our positive workplace culture, having been named one of Glassdoors Best Places to Work in 2026 and awarded Top 10 Places to Work by the Sunday Times in 2024. We have always been a purpose-driven business focused on making people healthier and enhancing their lives through innovative shared-value insurance. Our award-winning health insurance, flexible work arrangements, and commitment to career advancement are among the many benefits we offer. Our team values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. Join us and be part of a mission that benefits our members and the wider society.
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