Lead Platform Test Engineer

Winchester - hybrid

up to -66,000 + bonus

We''re partnered with a leading tech business seeking a Lead Platform Test Engineer to drive quality across their digital platforms.

The Role

You''ll lead QA strategy within a fast-growing engineering team, ensuring automation, performance, and quality practices are embedded throughout delivery. This is a hands-on leadership role, balancing technical depth with mentoring and stakeholder influence.

What You''ll Do

• Own and evolve automation frameworks with Playwright (TypeScript)
• Drive performance engineering and testing (K6, JMeter) in CI/CD pipelines
• Apply continuous inspection and automated reporting for visibility and improvement
• Ensure compatibility testing (e.g. BrowserStack) is built into delivery
• Champion exploratory testing to uncover hidden issues
• Collaborate across engineering teams to embed quality at every stage

What You''ll Bring

• Proven QA experience with leadership exposure
• Hands-on expertise with Playwright (TypeScript) - essential
• Strong background in automation, performance, and compatibility testing
• Experience with CI/CD workflows and cross-functional delivery teams
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills