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Senior Test Lead – Contract
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Senior Test Lead –.NET – Contract
Contract: 6–12 months
Location: Belfast (Hybrid)
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Lead to join a leading fintech organisation working on a major strategic programme delivering high-volume payment solutions used globally.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on testing leader with strong C#/.NET experience across test automation, quality engineering, and enterprise-scale software delivery. You will work closely with.NET developers, architects, and engineering teams to shape the testing strategy, enhance automation frameworks, and embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
Key experience:
- Strong background in test leadership, QA, or quality engineering
- Excellent hands-on experience testing applications built using C# and.NET
- Strong understanding of the.NET ecosystem, including APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
- Proven experience designing and developing test automation frameworks using C#/.NET
- Experience with relevant testing tools and frameworks, such as NUnit, xUnit, SpecFlow, or similar
- Experience delivering complex solutions within large-scale enterprise environments
- Strong knowledge of API, integration, performance, and end-to-end testing
- Excellent understanding of modern testing methodologies and best practices
- Experience integrating automated testing into Agile and CI/CD environments
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Fintech or payments experience would be advantageous
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- Define and drive the testing strategy across key programmes
- Provide technical leadership for testing within a C#/.NET engineering environment
- Lead and enhance test automation frameworks and quality engineering practices
- Collaborate closely with.NET development, architecture, and delivery teams
- Ensure quality is embedded throughout the SDLC
- Drive continuous improvement across testing processes, tools, and frameworks
- Support the delivery of secure, scalable, and high-performing applications
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a major transformation programme while working alongside highly experienced .NET engineering and architecture teams.
For further information, apply via the link or contact VANRATH for a confidential discussion.
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