Empresa:
Hiscox
Descrição da Função
Job Type: Permanent
Build a brilliant future with Hiscox
We're looking for a Lead SDET to join our growing engineering team at Hiscox - someone who can build quality into systems from day one, not just test at the end.
This is a hands-on, engineering-led role, working across modern cloud platforms, APIs, and data-driven systems.
What you'll be doing
- Designing and building automation frameworks (not just writing tests)
- Working across APIs, web applications, and data platforms
- Embedding quality-first thinking into agile squads
- Driving test strategy and automation best practices
- Integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines and release processes
- Collaborating closely with engineers, product, and cross-functional teams
What we're looking for
- Experience as an SDET / QA Automation Engineer
- Strong coding skills (Python or C# preferred)
- Solid API testing experience (REST/JSON)
- Experience building automation frameworks from scratch
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
- Understanding of shift-left testing and quality engineering principles
Nice to have
- Experience with Azure / cloud environments
- Exposure to data testing (SQL, Snowflake, dbt)
- Familiarity with Playwright, Postman/Newman, BDD (Gherkin)
- Performance testing experience
Why join Hiscox?
- Work in a modern, cloud-first engineering environment
- Be part of a collaborative, agile team delivering real business impact
- Opportunity to shape quality engineering practices across squads
- Hybrid working model with flexibility
This role is NOT for you if:
- You're focused mainly on manual testing
- You prefer test execution over engineering
- You haven't worked with APIs or backend systems
Interested?
Apply directly or reach out to me for a confidential chat.
If you enjoy building, improving, and influencing how quality is delivered - this role is for you.
Observações
Lisboa (Portugal)
