12 of 12 QA Leader Jobs in the UK excluding London

Role: Project QA Lead - Central Government Project (Inside IR35) Location: Remote with up to 2 days per week in Telford Start Date: ASAP Rate: inside IR35 Key Requirement - Team Leadership & Test Function Build-Out We are looking for a hands-on QA leader with proven experience in building, scaling, and maturing internal test teams . You will … from the ground up-embedding best practices, growing capability, mentoring team members, and aligning test strategy with government delivery standards. Experience of leading test transformation initiatives or standing up QA functions in complex programme environments is essential. Core Responsibilities: Full ownership of quality assurance and test strategy execution across the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with central government standards and … environments. Drive and oversee automated and manual testing practices , with responsibility for automation strategies covering unit, integration, system, and non-functional testing (NFT). Design and implement a scalable QA operating model and team structure, including onboarding, mentoring, and performance management of internal QA staff. Direct testing across multiple streams including Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) , User Acceptance Testing More ❯

Hybrid working - 2 days per week in Doncaster - 3 days from home £55K-£60K + 6% pension & private medical Key Responsibilities of a Lead QA Analyst; Lead QA Initiatives: Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive test strategies, plans, and scripts. Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement. Coordinate with … to the development team. DevOps Integration: Collaborate with the DevOps team to enhance and maintain the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring seamless integration of automated tests. Implement and maintain QA tools and infrastructure to support automated testing and continuous delivery. Ensure the QA process aligns with DevOps best practices, focusing on efficiency and scalability. API Testing: Develop and … including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Collaborate closely with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to define clear acceptance criteria and ensure thorough test coverage. Adapt QA processes to fit the iterative nature of Agile development, focusing on continuous improvement and rapid delivery. Quality Metrics and Reporting: Define and track key quality metrics to measure the More ❯

Lead QA Engineer - SaaS Scale-Up Exeter (Hybrid) Up to £60,000 per annum + benefits We're partnering with one of the South West's top tech scale-ups, recently named in the "Sunday Times Best Places to Work", to find a dynamic Lead QA to lead and evolve their quality function. This is a high-impact … someone who can balance strategy with hands-on testing, scale automation, and embed a quality-first mindset across a fast-growing engineering team. What You'll Be Doing: Lead QA across web and mobile products Enhance and own the automation framework (Playwright, Cypress or Selenium) Drive continuous improvement in testing and release processes Mentor QA team members and … collaborate closely with engineering Balance manual and automated testing, including API testing (Postman) What We're Looking For: 3+ years in a senior QA or leadership role within a SaaS or product-focused business Strong JavaScript test automation experience Skilled in both manual and automated testing Great communicator, team player, and problem solver Experience with mobile testing, Git/ More ❯

We're seeking a Lead QA Analyst to drive and scale quality assurance across multiple squads delivering Low-Code/No-Code solutions, with a primary focus on Microsoft Power Platform and Azure-integrated applications. You will define test strategy, lead governance to build reusable testing capabilities across multiple teams .This is a pivotal role in embedding scalable, sustainable 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 ❯

Lead QA Engineer Backend Data ETL Agile Automation Our insurance client in Leicester are looking for a Lead Quality Engineer focused on testing backend systems/data migration/ETL/data quality. If interested, please see the details below: Overview of role: As Lead Quality Engineer, you ll lead testing efforts within an Agile team, ensuring the quality More ❯

Lead QA Engineer | Backend | Data | ETL | Agile | Automation Our insurance client in Leicester are looking for a Lead Quality Engineer focused on testing backend systems/data migration/ETL/data quality. If interested, please see the details below: Overview of role: As Lead Quality Engineer, you’ll lead testing efforts within an Agile team, ensuring the quality 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 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 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 clearly understood and can be translated into More ❯

this data, we can understand what aspects of our site are effective and identify areas for improvement. This is a secondary processing purpose. This is a secondary processing purpose. QA Module Lead - Routing & Switching and Test Automation page is loaded QA Module Lead - Routing & Switching and Test Automation Apply locations UK- Edinburgh - 19A Canning St time type Full … time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R028570 As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We're a technology company that leads with our humanity-driving our business priorities … alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. Job Title: QA Software Engineer Location : Edinburgh, UK (Hybrid) Work Authorization : Must currently reside in the UK and hold a valid permanent work permit. How You Will Contribute At Ciena, we enable the digital world-your streaming, messaging, video calling, and connected experiences are powered by our network innovations. As a QA More ❯

ve recently secured a significant cash injection and are in the process of building out a brand-new data science team. Role Overview :They are currently seeking an experienced QA Lead to support a key initiative, helping to manage out an existing team member while establishing better testing standards. Key Responsibilities :* Leading QA efforts across both automated and … manual testing environments.* Working within a platform engineering environment.* Managing a small QA team across multiple locations .* Building out the QA function from scratch.* Collaborating with the wider tech and product teams to enhance quality across the board. Tech Stack :* PHP/Node.js(Note: Candidates don't need to code in these, but familiarity is beneficial.) Ideal … Candidate :* Strong experience as a QA Lead .* Proven capability in both manual and automated testing .* Comfortable operating in a start-up or scale-up environment .* Strong communication and leadership skills - ability to manage performance issues diplomatically. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds. More ❯

as technical consultants, contractors, regulatory bodies and peers throughout the sector. Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Project Manager, the key responsibilities and duties will be: Creating and maintaining comprehensive QA plans that outline procedures, standards, and documentation requirements for the project and plan QA resourcing accordingly. Responsibility for project development and implementation, including, for example, provision of quality … with plans, specifications, and relevant regulations. Conducting thorough inspections of materials, components, and finished work to identify defects or deviations from standards. Ensuring accurate and complete documentation of all QA activities, inspections and test results. Our Ideal Candidate Background Experience within the power generation industry, particularly CCGT. Experience and familiarity with the relevant technical and regulatory standards applicable to More ❯

service or sales, and a passion for using data and insights to drive change. The Role In this role, you’ll be responsible for leading a team within the QA function — overseeing quality assessments, analysing customer interactions, and presenting actionable insights to improve performance, compliance, and customer outcomes.You’ll run root cause analysis, coaching sessions, and use speech analytics … tools to ensure the highest quality standards are consistently met. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach and develop a team of QA specialists, helping them reach their goals and grow professionally. Conduct in-depth reviews of customer interactions, evaluating technical accuracy, soft skills, and regulatory compliance. Carry out real-time and retrospective quality assessments. Use data to identify improvement opportunities and … and inform business decisions. Manage workload effectively, ensuring SLAs and quality standards are consistently achieved. What We're Looking For Previous experience managing and coaching a team in a QA or customer service environment. Strong background in contact centre operations or a customer-facing role. Skilled in analysing data and presenting findings to senior stakeholders. Excellent communication and stakeholder More ❯