Lead Test Engineer

THE NEXT CHAPTER STARTS WITH YOU
Lead Test Engineer
Drive quality across the platforms powering the next chapter of Vanquis
We've invested heavily in modernising our technology landscape, delivering new capabilities through Salesforce, MuleSoft and enterprise data platforms. The opportunity now is to ensure every change is delivered with confidence, quality and resilience.
As a Lead Test Engineer, you'll lead quality engineering across complex technology initiatives, providing risk-based assurance that solutions are functional, secure, resilient and fit for purpose. You'll shape test strategy, drive automation, mentor engineers and influence how quality is embedded across Technology & Change.
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How you'll make an impact:

You’ll…

So that…

Lead risk-based testing across Salesforce, MuleSoft and enterprise data initiatives

Customers and colleagues benefit from high-quality, reliable solutions

Drive automation using Copado Robotic Testing and CI/CD integration

Testing becomes faster, more repeatable and scalable

Define quality gates, release readiness and defect-management approaches

Technology changes are delivered with confidence and reduced risk

Collaborate with engineers, architects, analysts and product teams

Quality is embedded throughout the delivery lifecycle

Mentor and develop Test Engineers across the practice

Testing capability continues to grow across the organisation

Champion continuous improvement and quality engineering standards

Teams prevent defects earlier and improve overall delivery outcomes

Why this role matters:
Technology & Change is a strategic priority for Vanquis. We've modernised core platforms and invested significantly in technology capabilities. This role sits at the heart of that journey, helping ensure technology solutions are delivered safely, securely and to high-quality standards.
You'll work closely with Architecture, Product, Engineering, Delivery, Operations and Business stakeholders, ensuring quality is built into every stage of the software delivery lifecycle.

Our Quality Engineering approach:

We believe in

What that means

Shift-left quality

Testing starts early and quality is everyone's responsibility

Automation first

Repetitive and high-value tests should be automated wherever possible

Risk-based assurance

Testing effort is aligned to business and customer impact

Continuous improvement

We regularly review outcomes and improve our processes

Shared ownership

Engineering and testing work together to deliver quality solutions

Technology stack:

Platforms & Technologies

Testing & Automation

Salesforce

Copado Robotic Testing

MuleSoft

Automated regression testing

Enterprise data platforms

Azure DevOps

REST and SOAP APIs

CI/CD pipelines

DataWeave and integration services

Git and version control

Essential experience

Extensive quality engineering and test leadership experience within complex enterprise environments
Strong knowledge of test strategy, planning, execution, defect management and release assurance
Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks, ideally Copado Robotic Testing
Experience testing Salesforce platforms, integrations and enterprise applications
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences
Experience working within regulated environments with strong governance and audit requirements

Useful, but not essential

ISTQB Advanced qualifications
Salesforce certifications
MuleSoft certifications or practical experience
Experience within financial services, fintech or banking environments
Knowledge of service virtualisation and continuous testing practices

Career development:
As Vanquis continues to grow its Quality Engineering capability, you'll have opportunities to influence engineering standards, lead practice improvements, expand your expertise across Salesforce and integration technologies, and progress into senior leadership or specialist quality engineering roles.
Why Vanquis?

Benefits & Culture

Learning & Wellbeing

🏆 Award-Winning EmployerGreat Place to Work Certified • Financial Times Best Employers 2025 & 2026 • Armed Forces Friendly Employer, Bronze

🎓 LinkedIn LearningAccess to learning resources to support your growth and development

🏠 Flexible Hybrid WorkingA balanced approach to office and home working

🙌 Two Volunteering DaysPaid time to support causes that matter to you

💜 Inclusive CultureA workplace where colleagues are supported, respected and encouraged to be themselves

👨‍👩‍👧 Enhanced Family LeaveSupporting colleagues through important life moments

💰 Up to 10% Pension ContributionHelping you plan and prepare for the future

🎂 Paid Birthday LeaveAn extra day off to celebrate you

🌴 25–30 Days Annual LeaveTime away to rest, reset and recharge

🚀 Career Development OpportunitiesSupport to build skills, grow your career and shape what comes next

Ready to shape what’s next?
If you're looking for an opportunity to build modern cloud platforms, influence engineering decisions and help shape the future of Technology & Change at Vanquis, we'd love to hear from you.
If you're looking for an opportunity to lead quality engineering across a modern technology estate, influence engineering practices and help shape the future of Technology & Change at Vanquis, we'd love to hear from you.
The Next Chapter Starts with You.

Recruitment agency information
Our Talent Acquisition team manages all recruitment activity directly. We work with approved recruitment partners where additional support is required.
Unsolicited CVs submitted without prior agreement from Vanquis Talent Acquisition will be considered direct applications and no agency fees will be payable.