Principal test engineer

About The RoleTeam – Member Servicing and Claims - ITWorking Pattern - Hybrid – 2 days per week in any of the Vitality Offices (Bournemouth, London or Stockport). Full time hours.We are happy to discuss flexible working!What this role is all about:Our Test Engineers play a critical role in Vitality’s successful business model by planning and executing tests on products and features to validate that they are fit for purpose.The Principal test engineer leads and plans testing across large or multiple teams, providing expertise in many areas or specialisms. They are responsible for maintaining and designing test automation frameworks for use as templates. They are expert in two specialisms (one of which is automation) and are working towards competency in a third specialism.Key Actions
1. Implement the software test life cycle: The process used to test software and ensure that quality standards are met. It includes test analysis and design, test estimation, test planning and approach, test execution, defect management, and reporting.
* Recognised as an expert in a core subset of the testing practices employed by the teams and provide technical management and guidance.
* Seek to minimise the creation of technical debt in the resolution of complex problems, for example; assurance of automation standards and KPIs being achieved.