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:
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:
Testing starts early and quality is everyone's responsibility
Repetitive and high-value tests should be automated wherever possible
Testing effort is aligned to business and customer impact
We regularly review outcomes and improve our processes
Engineering and testing work together to deliver quality solutions
Technology stack:
Automated regression testing
Enterprise data platforms
DataWeave and integration services
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?
Award-Winning Employer
Great Place to Work Certified • Financial Times Best Employers 2025 & 2026 • Armed Forces Friendly Employer, Bronze
LinkedIn Learning
Access to learning resources to support your growth and development
Flexible Hybrid Working
A balanced approach to office and home working
Two Volunteering Days
Paid time to support causes that matter to you
Inclusive Culture
A workplace where colleagues are supported, respected and encouraged to be themselves
Enhanced Family Leave
Supporting colleagues through important life moments
Up to 10% Pension Contribution
Helping you plan and prepare for the future
Paid Birthday Leave
An extra day off to celebrate you
25–30 Days Annual Leave
Time away to rest, reset and recharge
Career Development Opportunities
Support 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.
