The Role: Lead Test Engineer Location: Remote Position Type: Contract Inside IR35 Remote work option Available: Remote Job Description: Key Responsibilities: * Design, develop, and execute test cases for web applications. * Perform functional, regression, and integration testing. * Identify, document, and track defects using standard tools. * Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to resolve issues. * Validate application deployments in various environments (development, staging, production). * Test application behaviour with different database backends and server configurations. * Verify application compatibility with virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V, etc.). * Participate in infrastructure-related troubleshooting and root cause analysis. * Contribute to test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines. Requirements: * Experience in web application testing (manual and automated). * Familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, etc.). * Understanding of database systems (SQL, NoSQL) and server administration (Linux/Windows). * Knowledge of networking basics and cloud platforms is a plus. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Excellent communication and teamwork abilities...