22 of 22 QA Leader Jobs in the UK excluding London

kindest, and most driven people to join our team. Because of this we have a genuine, connected culture of support and teamwork. Now, we're looking for a Lead QA Engineer who will work closely with our QA team and with internal and external stakeholders. The Role: As a Lead QA you will be responsible for managing … and supporting the QA team in testing the product through the whole development lifecycle and shipping the best quality product possible. The role will include designing and managing both manual and automated testing. You will act as an advocate for QA best practices and drive initiatives to improve test and QA processes, extend the use of tools …/frameworks (where appropriate) and support the development of the QA function. Responsibilities: Implement frameworks and best practice processes to support the shipping of great products whilst working in an agile environment Organise, manage and support the QA team, advocating excellence and providing guidance and mentorship Design/write test plans, acceptance criteria, scenarios, scripts, checklists and procedures More ❯

kindest, and most driven people to join our team. Because of this we have a genuine, connected culture of support and teamwork. Now, we're looking for a Lead QA Engineer who will work closely with our QA team and with internal and external stakeholders. The Role: As a Lead QA you will be responsible for managing … and supporting the QA team in testing the product through the whole development lifecycle and shipping the best quality product possible. The role will include designing and managing both manual and automated testing. You will act as an advocate for QA best practices and drive initiatives to improve test and QA processes, extend the use of tools …/frameworks (where appropriate) and support the development of the QA function. Responsibilities: Implement frameworks and best practice processes to support the shipping of great products whilst working in an agile environment Organise, manage and support the QA team, advocating excellence and providing guidance and mentorship Design/write test plans, acceptance criteria, scenarios, scripts, checklists and procedures More ❯

Your new company: Our client is a world leader in Power Conversion & Storage and provides electrification systems that are critical to their global customers' power and energy needs. They work with the world's major energy, maritime, and industrial organisations, enabling their transition to energy efficiency and decarbonisation, including through their specialist motors, drives, and control technologies. Having won More ❯

QA Lead – Software Development & Testing Location: Bracknell, Berkshire (Head Office) We are working with a leading technology company seeking an experienced Quality professional with a strong background in software development and testing. You will lead a small team of QA Engineers, ensuring every product release meets the highest standards of performance and reliability, while driving improvements in testing … to meet business needs. Conduct both manual and automated testing, ensuring effective debugging and validation. Continuous Improvement Investigate non-conforming software and drive corrective actions. Document test results, maintain QA records, and produce guidance to prevent recurrence. Track QA metrics such as defect densities and open defect counts. Stay up to date with new tools, techniques, and test … strategies to improve delivery. Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and motivate a small team of QA Engineers. Build succession plans and invest in professional growth within the team. Champion a culture of continuous improvement, recognition, and accountability. About You Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Strong experience in software QA More ❯

Are you an experienced QA professional looking to make an impact on the a quality function? Seeking an opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company? If so, read on. We are looking for a to reshape and scale the test function to join my client's Exeter based team. As QA,Lead, you will lead functional, regression, and … web and mobile platforms, drive automation using modern frameworks, manage releases, and ensure thorough documentation. As part of a multi-disciplined team, you will collaborate across the business, mentor QA staff, and clearly communicate insights to stakeholders. As a QA Lead you will have: Experience in a QA leadership or senior QA role Experience with JavaScript … testing frameworks (Playwright OR Cypress) A proven track record of API testing with Postman Experience of mobile testing An ISTQB Certification As a QA Lead, you will have strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail. A passion for technology and mentoring is also key. More ❯

Lead QA Automation Engineer Java Shropshire (3 days per week) £70-94K + Benefits About: Join a growing team as a Lead QA Automation Engineer working on innovative projects at the forefront of digital transformation. The Digital Transformation Centre specialises in modernising legacy systems into cloud-native solutions using Java and open-source technologies. They embrace agile More ❯

QA Test Engineer/Technical Lead (C# Postman API SaaS) WFH to £65k Do you have experience of testing complex C# backend systems combined with technical leadership skills? You could be progressing your career as a QA Test Engineer/Technical Lead, at a scaling tech company. As a QA Test Engineer/Technical Lead you will … strategy for the team, designing, creating and maintaining automated and also some manual test suites to ensure release of high quality software. You'll provide mentoring to more junior QA Engineers, set the test direction and contribute to Agile ceremonies working in 2 week Sprints, across the full development lifecycle and collaborating with software engineers to guide and influence … You can work from home on a fulltime basis but must be UK based and happy to meet up with colleagues once a quarter. About you: You have strong QA testing experience on complex backend systems, both manual and automation You have strong API testing experience, ideally with Postman You have experience of providing technical leadership for test automation More ❯

Robert Half is recruiting a Quality Assurance (QA) Lead for a 12 month contract. **This role is likely to be outside IR35** Job Title: Quality Assurance (QA) Lead Job Type: Hybrid (2-3 days on-site in London, City) Location: London, UK Pay: Day Rate Job Summary: Robert Half has partnered with a leading real estate management company … to recruit an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Lead . This is a hybrid role that offers an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking, hands-on leader to take ownership of software testing initiatives within an organisation undergoing transformation and technology adoption . The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping and implementing robust testing strategies, leading a team … of testers and developers, and ensuring quality standards are consistently met. As the QA Lead , you will drive process improvements, foster collaboration across teams, and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality software solutions that align with organisational goals. Experience with a range of testing platforms and/or the adoption of new tools is desirable, as is More ❯

Robert Half is recruiting a Quality Assurance (QA) Lead for a 12 month contract. **This role is likely to be outside IR35** Job Title: Quality Assurance (QA) Lead Job Type: Hybrid (2-3 days on-site in London, City) Location: London, UK Pay: Day Rate Job Summary: Robert Half has partnered with a leading real estate management company … to recruit an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Lead . This is a hybrid role that offers an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking, hands-on leader to take ownership of software testing initiatives within an organisation undergoing transformation and technology adoption . The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping and implementing robust testing strategies, leading a team … of testers and developers, and ensuring quality standards are consistently met. As the QA Lead , you will drive process improvements, foster collaboration across teams, and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality software solutions that align with organisational goals. Experience with a range of testing platforms and/or the adoption of new tools is desirable, as is More ❯

Role Title: Senior QA Lead Duration: contract to run until 31/03/2026 Location: Bristol, hybrid 1 day per month onsite Rate: up to £552 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Sole UK National (No Dual Nationalities) with Active SC Clearance Role purpose/summary This is an opportunity to join the team as a … the simulation model and the UI. This phase of work will be to deliver the MVP and plan for the full product build. Key Skills/requirements The Senior QA will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive testing strategies to ensure the quality and reliability of our product. This will involve writing automated tests for both the frontend … will include defining test plans and approaches, collaborating with the development team to identify and resolve defects, and providing input on the overall testing strategy. As the initial sole QA resource, the Senior QA will need to be self-motivated and able to work independently, with the ability to lead and mentor junior QA team members in More ❯

Role Title: Senior QA Lead Duration: contract to run until 31/03/2026 Location: Bristol, hybrid 1 day per month onsite Rate: up to 570 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Sole UK National (No Dual Nationalities) with Active SC Clearance Role purpose/summary This is an opportunity to join the team as a … the simulation model and the UI. This phase of work will be to deliver the MVP and plan for the full product build. Key Skills/requirements The Senior QA will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive testing strategies to ensure the quality and reliability of our product. This will involve writing automated tests for both the frontend … will include defining test plans and approaches, collaborating with the development team to identify and resolve defects, and providing input on the overall testing strategy. As the initial sole QA resource, the Senior QA will need to be self-motivated and able to work independently, with the ability to lead and mentor junior QA team members in More ❯

Senior/Lead QA Engineer - Middlesbrough Automation Testing/JavaScript/Cypress/SQL/Jira Hybrid Remote in Middlesbrough - 1 day a month in the office. Salary up to £55k. 5 years + experience needed Interviews being held ASAP. WHO ARE WE? We are a Software House working on a variety of projects covering both hospitality and tech … for good. We are looking for a Lead/Senior QA to join our tech team who will be working into the CTO (a former QA) and alongside on projects and will have 2 direct reports. All of our employees work extremely hard and share the same passion to do well, making for an excellent working environment with … a strong culture of trust. WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? We are looking for a confident and driven Lead/Senior QA Engineer who will hit the ground running in this position. We are looking for someone with a passion for software quality and the ability to help us grow. You'll still be very hands on but will More ❯

Senior/Lead QA Engineer - Middlesbrough Automation Testing/JavaScript/Cypress/SQL/Jira Hybrid Remote in Middlesbrough - 1 day a month in the office. Salary up to £55k. 5 years + experience needed Interviews being held ASAP. WHO ARE WE? We are a Software House working on a variety of projects covering both hospitality and tech … for good. We are looking for a Lead/Senior QA to join our tech team who will be working into the CTO (a former QA) and alongside on projects and will have 2 direct reports. All of our employees work extremely hard and share the same passion to do well, making for an excellent working environment with … a strong culture of trust. WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? We are looking for a confident and driven Lead/Senior QA Engineer who will hit the ground running in this position. We are looking for someone with a passion for software quality and the ability to help us grow. You'll still be very hands on but will More ❯

Walker and Sloan are partnering with a fully integrated marketing agency in London as they are keen to bring on an experienced QA Lead to the team on a full time basis. Salary: Competitive/Negotiable About the Agency We’re working with an award-winning, fully serviced marketing agency in London who deliver creative, digital, and performance-led … solutions for a wide range of clients. As part of their growth, they are looking to bring on a QA Lead to own and drive the agency’s quality assurance processes across digital projects. The Role As QA Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, functionality, and performance of all digital deliverables before they reach clients. … and align with client expectations. You’ll work closely with developers, designers, project managers, and the wider digital team, introducing best practices, testing frameworks, and continuous improvements to the QA process. Key Responsibilities Lead the QA process across all digital projects (websites, campaigns, landing pages, paid media tracking, email, etc.). Create and maintain QA processes, checklists More ❯

Lead QA Engineer - Commodities/Trading Client - £135k + Extensive Benefits , London My Leading Commodities Trading Client are looking for a Lead QA Engineer to Lead on Strategy, Focus and Delivery for a team of 8 UI, DB, API QA's working in a C#/JavaScript Technology Stack having ownership for the Oil and Gas Trading … comprehensive test automation strategy that aligns with the projects objectives. Design and lead on development of automated test scripts and test data using (c#, Javascript) Lead Team of 8 QA Engineers across (UI, DB and API Testing), Goal Setting, Direction, Priority/Focus, Delivery etc. Key Requirements: Extensive experience in Automated Testing across UI, DB and API in a More ❯

Lead QA Automation Engineer, £ 55000 -68000 + benefits. Home based with one day a month in the Nottingham office. Strong Automation, API, C#, Selenium and mentoring/management skills required. Role involves both manual and automation testing. To be considered for this role you will have excellent knowledge of - C# (ability to code in C# rather than just review … C# code) API Testing Selenium Test automation People Management and technical leadership Market leading software technology company are looking for a Lead QA/Automation Engineer to join their team. Working on an industry leading SaaS product you will be working on manual and automation testing. As a hands-on lead tester you will also mentor and train more … junior QA Engineers. Skills and experience required - Very strong knowledge of C#. Very strong API testing. Very strong automation testing experience. Previous experience in a Lead QA role or proven experience of taking the lead when required. Mentoring, Coaching and training experience. Duties and responsibilities include - Work with the product owner and engineering teams to ensure features are More ❯

Overview Position Title: Bids, Tenders & Quality Assurance Lead Location: Loughborough, hybrid option available Hours of duty: 20 hours between Monday - Friday; times and days negotiable Salary: £21.00 per hour, £21,900.06 per annum Contract: 6 months temporary with possible extension Application: To apply for this role please send a CV and cover letter to . Please make sure your cover … clearly demonstrates your expertise and how you meet the role requirements. This should be a minimum of 500 words and not exceed 2 pages. Role Purpose Bids, Tenders & Quality Assurance Lead combines business growth responsibilities with technical support and quality assurance functions. The role involves identifying and securing new business opportunities, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. … Experience Proven experience in bid writing, tender management, and securing funding or contracts. Demonstrated success in business development and stakeholder engagement. Understanding of working within Quality Assurance and structured QA frameworks (e.g. ISO 9001, Trusted Charity, Social Value UK). Experience providing IT or systems support in a small-to-medium-sized organisation. Experience of working collaboratively across multi More ❯

Senior QA/Test Lead - Defence Outside IR35: £450 - £500 p/d Hybrid: 2 days p/w into London Active SC is a must6 months initial with likely extensions We are seeking a hands-on Senior QA/Test Lead to take ownership of Quality Assurance for a critical software project. This role will oversee a … small delivery team (4 developers and a junior tester) building embedded, low-level software to support operational capability. You will define and drive the QA strategy, ensure requirements traceability, and play a key role in progressing the solution through Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) towards deployment.Key Responsibilities Lead all QA and test activities, ensuring compliance with relevant defence assurance … standards. Define and implement QA processes, tooling, and reporting to establish robust quality practices. Collaborate with developers to embed automated testing and maintain requirements traceability. Create, manage, and execute test plans, test cases, and the defect lifecycle. Mentor junior testers and provide day-to-day oversight of test execution. Support TRL progression and ensure readiness for operational deployment. Identify More ❯

Manchester: £35,000 - £38,000 Hybrid Working Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming how quality assurance is done? If you're a QA expert who thrives on structure, strategy, and solving complex problems-this is your moment. You don't just test software-you elevate it. As our Quality Assurance & Testing Lead , you'll be the … driving force behind a unified QA function. You'll lead the development and implementation of robust testing strategies across devices, browsers, and platforms-ensuring every digital experience we deliver is seamless, consistent, and built to last. You are also a team player - we are currently a team of 9 who all work together to do what is necessary to … get the job done (which may mean supporting in other areas within the team at times). This isn't just another QA role-it's an opportunity with real impact. There are lots of company benefits , including a fantastic pension (up to 11.5% employer contributions), a 35 hour working week, 25 days annual leave with additional office closure More ❯

Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled QA/Technical Lead to oversee our our Quality and Technical processes and ensure the highest standards are met. The ideal candidate will possess a experienced QA/QC/Technical background including leading BRC audits and other certifications. You will be responsible for developing current QA processes and … developing new ones, also experience managing a team of around 10 QA staff. Duties Manage the Companys Quality System. Lead and Contribute to the development of the Companys HACCP team. Manage B.R.C Organic, R.F.A and Fair trade accreditation audits, and support HR Manager with SMETA audits. Liase with customers in preparation of customer specifications. Manage customer complaints systems. Deliver More ❯

you an experienced quality assurance professional with a passion for driving excellence in education If so, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact as Senior Quality Assurance Lead at Oldham College . Location: Oldham College, OL9 6AA Salary: £44,745 - £48,905 Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Closing Date: 28th September 2025 About Us: Oldham College is … to working with both young people and adults, and in partnership with employers and other stakeholders, to achieve the best economic and social outcomes that we can. Senior Quality Assurance Lead - The Role: Oldham College is recruiting a Senior Quality Assurance Lead to play a key role in raising standards across Further Education, Higher Education and Apprenticeships. This is a … great opportunity for an experienced quality professional who is passionate about education, teaching, learning and assessment, and who wants to make a real impact on student outcomes. Senior Quality Assurance Lead - Key Responsibilities: - Lead and manage a team of Quality Professionals - Carry out learning walks, classroom observations, internal audits and quality interventions - Monitor student satisfaction benchmarks and support curriculum leaders More ❯

Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled QA/Technical Lead to oversee our our Quality and Technical processes and ensure the highest standards are met. The ideal candidate will possess a experienced QA/QC/Technical background including leading BRC audits and other certifications. You will be responsible for developing current QA processes and More ❯