Lead Quality Engineer Flutter, API - Insurance - Hybrid

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 with REST API automation tools (e.g., Postman, RestAssured).
* Experience with mobile automation frameworks (e.g., Appium, Flutter Driver, or integration with CI/CD).
* Working knowledge of tools like JIRA, TestRail, Jenkins, Git, etc.
* Deep understanding of modern testing practices including shift-left, CI/CD, mocking, and contract testing.
* Familiarity with testing third-party integrations via APIs and SDKs.

Nice-to-Have:
* Experience in performance and security testing for mobile apps and APIs.
* Exposure to cloud-based device farms (e.g., BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).
* Prior experience working in a regulated industry like banking or insurance.
* Knowledge of monitoring tools for crash reporting and user analytics (e.g., Firebase, Sentry)

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements