Principal Test Engineer

Our Test Engineers play a critical role in Vitality's successful business model by planning and executing tests on products and features to validate that they are fit for purpose.
The Principal test engineer leads and plans testing across large or multiple teams, providing expertise in many technical areas or specialisms with very deep knowledge in a particular technical area. They are responsible for maintaining and designing test automation frameworks for use as templates. They are expert in two specialisms (one of which is automation) and are working towards competency in a third specialism. They are required to influence both internally and externally with third parties based on testing standards and governance.
Key Actions

Implement the software test life cycle: The process used to test software and ensure that quality standards are met. It includes test analysis and design, test estimation, test planning and approach, test execution, defect management, and reporting.

Recognised as an expert in a core subset of the testing practices employed by the teams and provide technical management and guidance

Adhere to testing standards: Adhering to the Group test strategy that defines the required testing standards and practices.

Recognised as the subject matter expert on adherence to standards and champions a modern test engineering standard approach at Vitality.

Engage stakeholders: Work with stakeholders to develop an understanding of the needs and requirements of both internal and external stakeholders in order to achieve the desired outcomes. The core team of stakeholders includes project managers, user experience designers, solution architects, developers, systems or business analysts, other testers, product owners, and heads of journey.

Working with senior management, internal stakeholders and 3rd parties to understand the business requirements and technology design, discuss and agree product launch requirements and ensure integration across multiple journeys.

Build and transfer skills and knowledge: Take responsibility for developing personal skills and expertise aligned to role, encourage and coach test engineers to build a competent team.

An expert in two specialisms (one of which is automation), working towards competency in a third specialism.

Collaborate within and across teams: Work effectively together with others across varying areas of expertise to achieve the required results.

7+ Years of Automation Testing experience
Deep knowledge of automated testing frameworks
Proven ability to lead test teams and mentor junior engineers.
Experience in defining test strategies and driving quality initiatives across teams
Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.

Team -Vitality Applications
Working Pattern -Hybrid - 2 days per week in the London Office. Full time, 37.5 hours per week.
Top 3 skills required

Expertise in Test Automation and Frameworks
Leadership and Strategic Influence
Multi-Specialism Technical Expertise, Bonus Schemes - A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performance
A pension of up to 12% - We will match your contributions up to 6% of your salary
Vitality health insurance - with its own set of rewards and benefits
Life Assurance - Four times annual salary

Diversity & Inclusion
At Vitality, we're committed to diversity and inclusion because it's good for our employees, for our business, and for society. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
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