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Lead Quality Engineer (Flutter, API) - Insurance - Hybrid - London 3 days a weekDay rate: £600 - £750 (inside IR35) Duration: 6 months Start: ASAP
My new client is looking for a Lead Quality Engineer to join the team on a contract basis. You will need to be in the office 3 days per week.
Key Responsibilities:* Own and drive the overall QE strategy for the mobile lab.* Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and third-party providers to ensure quality across all touchpoints.* Lead test planning, estimation, and execution across Flutter mobile apps and Java APIs.* Define, implement, and evolve automation frameworks for mobile (Flutter) and backend (API) testing.* Ensure seamless integration and robust validation of third-party APIs and SDKs.* Establish and monitor quality metrics, defect leakage trends, and automation coverage.* Foster a quality-first mindset within the team and across the development lifecycle.* Mentor and grow a high-performing team of QE engineers.* Drive continuous improvement in QE tools, processes, and best practices.
Must-Have Skills:* 7+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, with at least 2 years in a lead role.* Strong experience testing mobile apps - ideally Flutter or cross-platform frameworks.* Solid understanding of Java-based APIs and backend testing.* Proven experience with REST API automation tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured).* Experience with mobile automation frameworks (e.g., Appium, Flutter Driver, or integration with CI/CD).* Working knowledge of tools like JIRA, TestRail, Jenkins, Git, etc.* Deep understanding of modern testing practices including shift-left, CI/CD, mocking, and contract testing.* Familiarity with testing third-party integrations via APIs and SDKs.
Nice-to-Have:* Experience in performance and security testing for mobile apps and APIs.* Exposure to cloud-based device farms (e.g., BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).* Prior experience working in a regulated industry like banking or insurance.* Knowledge of monitoring tools for crash reporting and user analytics (e.g., Firebase, Sentry)
*Rates depend on experience and client requirements
