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About The RoleTeam – Vitality ApplicationsWorking Pattern - Hybrid – 2 days per week in the London Office. Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Top 3 skills required: Expertise in Test Automation and FrameworksLeadership and Strategic InfluenceMulti-Specialism Technical Expertise 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 technical areas or specialisms with very deep knowledge in a particular technical area. 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. They are required to influence both internally and externally with third parties based on testing standards and governance.Key Actions 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 Adhere to testing standards: Adhering to the Group test strategy that defines the required testing standards and practices. Recognised as the subject matter expert on adherence to standards and champions a modern test engineering standard approach at Vitality. Engage stakeholders.