Lead Quality Engineer (Flutter, API) - Insurance - Hybrid - London 3 days a week
Day 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 wi...