Principal QA Engineer About The Role Join an Ocho Exclusive Client as a Principal QA Engineer. You will help lead and evolve their quality assurance discipline across a range of high-impact software products utilising Automation in Playwright. About The Company My client is an innovative and expanding company committed to revolutionising the market with cutting-edge solutions. They foster a collaborative culture where engineers, designers, and product specialists work together to achieve excellence. The role Define and drive test strategy and automation architecture across multiple complex projects Lead the development and improvement of robust, scalable automation frameworks (UI, API, and performance) Embed QA best practices into the software development lifecycle and CI/CD pipelines Act as a technical and strategic QA lead across project teams, client engagements, and internal initiatives Champion performance and load testing, identifying bottlenecks and optimising systems using tools like JMeter Provide mentorship to QA engineers and developers, helping to level up testing maturity across the business Influence tooling, process, and quality culture across the company Technical Skills Proven experience leading QA practices at a principal, lead, or senior level Hands-on expertise with Automation frameworks: Playwright (E2E/UI), Postman (API), JMeter (Performance) Languages: JavaScript, Python, C# or Java CI/CD: GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar tools Deep understanding of the SDLC, Agile delivery, and how to embed testing throughout Strong communication skills and a consultative, team-first mindset Experience working with web applications, APIs, and microservices Excellent communication and collaboration abilities About You Passionate about software testing and quality assurance Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to product quality Excellent problem-solving skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Based in Northern Ireland What's In It For You? Competitive salary up to £70k Flexible Hybrid working arrangements 35 days of holiday Private pension scheme Private healthcare M1 MacBook Pro provided For more information on this opportunity, connect with Neill Ferguson on LinkedIn or submit your CV via the link below. Skills: qa principal senior automation sdet playwright Benefits: Work From Home