16 of 16 QA Leader Jobs in the UK excluding London

Role: Lead QA Enablement Engineer – SaaS Platform Location: Nottingham Working Arrangements: Hybrid - once a month in the office Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 Join a world-class SaaS business that’s redefining how software solutions are built and delivered. My client is seeking a Lead QA Engineer (QA Enablement) to play a pivotal role in shaping and … strengthening quality assurance across the entire organisation. Unlike a traditional QA role focused on testing one product or feature, QA Enablement is about building the tools, frameworks, and practices that empower all QA and engineering teams to test more effectively. Think of it as being the architect of quality — ensuring that every team has the right systems … standards, and environments in place to deliver exceptional software. What You’ll Be Doing Designing and maintaining test architecture and frameworks across multiple product teams. Enhancing QA processes, tooling, and automation capabilities across the business. Collaborating with Engineering Managers, Principal QA, and Architects to define best practice testing standards. Driving continuous improvement in areas such as test environments More ❯

Project QA Lead - Modernisation Programme Telford 2 days a week Inside IR35 Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Project QA Lead to provide technical leadership and test management across a large-scale Modernisation Programme. The role requires deep expertise in modern quality engineering practices, with the ability to guide delivery teams, implement QA standards, and ensure … RDS, SQL, MongoDB (limited use) Languages & Frameworks: Java 21, Spring Boot/Spring Batch Testing & Automation: Playwright, WireMock, OWASP ZAP (SAST, DAST, SCA), Gatling Key Responsibilities Define and implement QA principles within the workstream, aligned with programme strategy Collaborate with stakeholders to establish automation patterns and repeatable testing approaches Direct delivery teams to adopt QA practices and ensure … high-quality test implementation Manage QA activities across teams, including reporting progress, risks, and compliance Produce project-level QA deliverables (test plans, reviews, completion reports) Lead risk mitigation for testing and provide coaching to delivery teams Work closely with Programme QA Lead, Service QA Leads, and Automation Lead to ensure consistent quality Testing Responsibilities Developer-Level More ❯

QA Lead UK Remote Our client provides emergency accommodation and vital support for some of the countrys most vulnerable people including survivors of domestic abuse, refugees, and individuals seeking asylum. Their mission is to create safe environments and deliver innovative solutions that protect and empower those most in need. Whats on offer: Fully remote within the UK Salary up … days annual leave Pension & healthcare A role with genuine social impact A supportive, mission-driven workplace Professional development and clear career progression Theyre now looking for an experienced QA Lead to shape and embed QA practices across their development function. Youll play a key role in establishing QA frameworks, defining testing standards, and championing a culture of … quality across the full product lifecycle. What youll be doing: Define and lead the QA strategy, ensuring quality is built in from planning through to release Establish manual testing processes, UAT cycles and a QA framework for a lean-agile environment Develop clear test plans, acceptance criteria, and sign-off standards Mentor and guide QA team members More ❯

QA Lead | Swindon/Hybrid | £65,000 – £75,000 + bonus | Java | Selenium | AWS | CI/CD | QA Automation | Lead QA Engineer | Fintech | Do you want to have influence on the direction of a QA Function? Do you enjoy helping QA Engineers grow? I am currently supporting a brilliant Fintech company in Swindon who harness … technology for all things payments. They’re looking for a QA Lead to come on board to look after a team of 6 and influence QA Processes and drive QA standards. You will also be part of the QA Centre of excellence where you will be driving innovation and change. What experience they’re looking for … Previous experience in a Lead QA role Java/Selenium automation Working with large cross functional teams. If you come from a Fintech or payments background then this will also be a bonus. What do you get in return – Salary up to £75,000 Hybrid working – 2-3 days in the office Annual bonus (10%) 25 days annual leave More ❯

Lead/Senior QA Engineer (Tester) Location: East Midlands ( 1/2 days a month ) Salary:up to £65k DOE Plus Benefits Industry: Software Role: Lead/Senior Tester/QA Engineer Ready to make your mark in a fast-moving tech company that's redefining how software is built, tested, and delivered? They're looking for a … Lead QA Engineer who's passionate about quality, automation, and innovation and who thrives in a collaborative, high-energy environment. This is your chance to join a team that's trusted by global clients for delivering cutting-edge solutions that leave outdated systems in the dust. Their technology is lean, powerful, and built for scale; but it's their … re driven by impact, love solving complex problems, and want to work with brilliant minds, this is the place for you. What You'll Do: Be the go-to QA expert for your team or product domain, leading strategy and execution. Collaborate with engineers, architects, and product leaders to embed quality into every stage of development. Build and evolve More ❯

Lead/Senior QA Engineer (Tester) Location: East Midlands ( 1/2 days a month ) Salary:up to £65k DOE Plus Benefits Industry: Software Role: Lead/Senior Tester/QA Engineer Ready to make your mark in a fast-moving tech company that's redefining how software is built, tested, and delivered? They're looking for a … Lead QA Engineer who's passionate about quality, automation, and innovation and who thrives in a collaborative, high-energy environment. This is your chance to join a team that's trusted by global clients for delivering cutting-edge solutions that leave outdated systems in the dust. Their technology is lean, powerful, and built for scale; but it's their … re driven by impact, love solving complex problems, and want to work with brilliant minds, this is the place for you. What You'll Do: Be the go-to QA expert for your team or product domain, leading strategy and execution. Collaborate with engineers, architects, and product leaders to embed quality into every stage of development. Build and evolve More ❯

Senior QA/Test Lead/Test Manager/QA Manager/Quality Assurance/Senior Test Analyst/Tester/Automation/Playwright/Integration/API/CI/CD/Azure/JavaScript/TypeScript/Automation Strategy/Test Plans/Based in Solihull/Birmingham/£50,000 – 70,000 + bonus + … benefits. One of our leading clients is looking to recruit a Senior QA/Test Lead – Automation. Hybrid set up – approx. 1-2 days per week in Solihull/Birmingham. You will be responsible for design, developing the test strategy and implementing the Automation framework for the organisation. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll set … strategy and also write tests, build frameworks, and integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines. You will be responsible for: Define and own the QA strategy with a focus on automation-first testing across UI, integration and regression suites. Design, build and maintain automated test frameworks (Playwright) and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines. Lead hands-on testing 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 ❯

Overview Chronicle is a UK-based time and attendance SaaS platform used by medium and large organisations. We’re preparing to launch Version 2 and need an experienced QA & Test Lead to take charge of testing across our desktop system , manager web app , and employee app . Chronicle is highly configurable (complex scheduling, pay rules, and system settings), so … pay calculations, attendance rules, etc. Reproduce and confirm Zendesk support issues before escalation to development. Log, track, and verify bugs and fixes through Azure DevOps . Maintain a central QA dashboard showing test coverage and status. Write clear test documentation and regression checklists for repeatable use. Participate in release readiness reviews and provide QA sign-off reports . … customer issue intake and triage Blazor/.NET Core web app – admin + manager Employee mobile app – iOS/Android Test data and staging environments provided Requirements 3+ years’ QA experience in SaaS or business-critical software (preferably B2B). Strong understanding of functional and regression testing . Proven ability to document and communicate clearly. Experience working with DevOps More ❯

Software QA Lead Manchester (Hybrid) Full-time | Permanent £55,000 - £65,000 Our client is in need of a Software QA Lead to design, implement, and own their quality assurance strategy — ensuring every product we release is robust, scalable, and high-performing. This is a hands-on role, with an innovative AI Tech Scale-Up, where you’ll … lead QA strategy, build automation frameworks, and embed quality practices across the entire software development lifecycle. You’ll work closely with engineering, data science, and product teams to make quality a core part of how we build and ship software. What You’ll Do Define and lead the QA strategy, methodology, and processes. Build and maintain automated testing … computer vision systems — from data pipelines to inference performance and model accuracy. Partner with engineering and product teams to ensure testable requirements and smooth release management. Mentor engineers on QA best practices and contribute to automated testing within the CI/CD pipeline. What We’re Looking For 5+ years in software QA, with 2+ years in a More ❯

QA Lead Bristol - Largely remote 3 month initial contract Up to £450 per day Outside IR35 Sanderson recruitment is currently working with financial services organisation who are looking for an experienced QA Lead to take the reins across multiple testing teams, providing both leadership and hands-on support. You'll be leading a group of QA Engineers … and a SDET, helping to coordinate testing efforts across a modern front-end and back-end tech stack, while ensuring QA standards are upheld at every stage. Key Responsibilities: Lead multiple QA teams across a mission-critical financial services project Coordinate testing activities across front-end and back-end systems Collaborate closely with developers, PMs, and stakeholders to … define and refine requirements Support and enhance test automation frameworks (hands-on with Selenium and Playwright) Ensure robust QA standards are maintained throughout the SDLC Help build out test coverage for new features and tech stack amendments Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built More ❯

QA Lead - Finance/Payments/Contract Lead QA working on an integral payment system for a major finance company within their payments team. Emphasis on API testing. Role - QA Lead Duration - 6 months with very likely extension Rate - Negotiable Location - Hybrid/Hampshire - 3 days per week in the office Skills - Experience with Java, Junit, Cucumber More ❯

I have a great opportunity for a QA Test Lead/Principal Level Test Engineer to join my client in North Bristol, working on cutting edge, missioncritical technologies that help keep people on the front line safe and connected in high pressure situations. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead testing across a wide variety of projects for a … Kotlin, ADB, Appium, Espresso etc ) and a willingness to drive its adoption An interest in exploring AI Technologies Familiarity with CI/CD environments (Jenkins, GitLab) and broader modern QA practices. A curious, pragmatic mindset with the drive to constantly improve. This is a place where testers are genuinely valued. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future More ❯

Position: QA Tester/Technical Account Manager (TAM) - Enterprise clients Salary: £73,000.00 + 4% bonus Industry: Global software leader in DevOps, Testing, AI & Data Management Location: Bracknell Hybrid (2 days per week in the office) Are you a QA/Automation Tester with Appium experience, looking to move into a more customer success/sales-focused More ❯

QA Lead (ETL, Data Migration, NHS) Leeds (Hybrid when required) 5 Month Contract £(Apply online only)/day (Inside IR35) QA Lead with NHS Experience on ETL and Data Migration experience . Need candidates Start ASAP in November 2025 . The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ETL and Data migration experience . A chance to … of a complex cloud solution programme for a Government client. Hybrid Working: remote (WFH), and Leeds week working on-site in when required Leeds office. Key Responsibilities & Experience: Lead QA activities with strong hands-on experience in ETL testing and data migration. Work within an Agile environment and a rainbow team structure, ensuring collaboration across multiple squads. Apply estimation … and implement a comprehensive test strategy across all squads, ensuring consistent test standards. Review and validate test artifacts for quality and compliance with the defined strategy. Lead and mentor QA team members, providing coaching and performance guidance. Establish and refine testing processes, ensuring efficient defect management and accurate progress reporting. Align testing objectives with overall project and business goals. More ❯

Lead QA Engineer | £75,000 + 10% Bonus | Watford - 3 Days per Week Here at Burns Sheehan, we are working exclusively with a international provider of IoT and connectivity solutions, specialising in critical sectors such as security, infrastructure, and telecommunications. With a rapidly expanding team and a strong market presence across multiple regions, they are looking to continue their … growth, as they seek a Lead/Senior QA Engineer to play a key role in ensuring the performance, security, and reliability of their platforms. The Role: This is a hands-on Lead/Senior Quality Assurance Engineer role focusing predominantly on manual testing, with the opportunity to influence automation strategies over time. You will be responsible for validating … product, and operations teams. Sound Interesting? Feel free to Apply and look forward to hearing from you. This role does not offer sponsporship for international candidates. Lead/Senior QA Engineer | £75,000 + 10% Bonus | Watford - 3 Days per Week More ❯