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strong leadership backing to evolve how we approach quality, not just as a final gate, but as a fundamental part of how we build software. As our new Lead QA Engineer, you'll play a key role in shaping this evolution. You'll have the opportunity to influence tooling, process, and culture, while mentoring others and building a more … automation-first QA capability that scales with the business. About The Role: We're looking for a Lead QA Engineer to take our quality engineering function to the next level. This is a key strategic and hands-on role aimed at transforming our existing QA capability from reactive, manual testing to a proactive, automation-first approach that … s embedded across the entire SDLC. As the Lead QA Engineer, you'll define and implement automation frameworks, coach and mentor team members, and advocate for QA as a collaborative, continuous discipline. You'll play a central role in influencing our test strategy, tooling decisions, and quality posture across a suite of over 20 apps and services. This 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 ❯

Quality Engineering Automation Lead Permanent/Hybrid/South Wales Overview: We are seeking a Quality Engineering Automation Lead to drive automation initiatives, architect scalable testing frameworks, and enhance software quality in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. This role More ❯

QA Lead £Competitive Salary Hybrid role Benefits Include: Bonus scheme Private medical insurance Pension contributions Perks at Work access Free meals onsite First class training and development Compass UK&I is a leading contract catering company dedicated to creating innovative and user-centric digital solutions. It’s an exciting time to join our digital team as we have developed … apps, kiosks and kitchen management systems and are at the forefront of deploying emerging technologies such as frictionless, AI tray scanning and robotics. We’re looking for an experienced QA Lead who can work with our UK Product Team as well as our offshore Dev Team to ensure new product features are fit for release and of the highest … requirements and ensure test coverage. Identify, prioritize, and track defects using issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira) and ensure timely resolution with development teams. Experience required: Proven experience as a QA Tester or similar role, with a focus on end-to-end testing and UAT. Experience with testing websites, mobile apps and integrated systems. Experience with both hardware and software More ❯

for automation and continuous testing Define quality metrics and drive improvements in test coverage and effectiveness Troubleshoot flaky or inefficient test suites and streamline testing pipelines Work closely with QA, DevOps, and software engineers to refine automation strategy If you're a quality-driven leader ready to shape automation in a global-scale environment, we’d love to More ❯

the way, as the only truly independent specialist provider of compliance technology solutions to the banking and finance industry. Description We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead QA Tester to join our team. The Lead QA Tester will be responsible for leading product validation efforts and building a robust testing framework for our SaaS products. The … Select and implement appropriate testing tools and technologies to support the testing framework. Develop and maintain automated test scripts for regression, performance, and security testing. Lead and Mentor the QA Team: Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the QA team members. Conduct regular code and test case reviews to ensure high-quality standards are maintained. Foster a culture … continuous improvement, encouraging team members to learn and adopt new testing methodologies and tools. Develop and deliver training sessions and workshops to enhance the skills and knowledge of the QA team. Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with product managers, developers, and designers to understand requirements, provide feedback, and ensure testability. Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint More ❯

Lead QA Engineer (C# Postman API SQL) 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 Lead QA Engineer, at a scaling tech company. As a Lead QA Engineer you will join an Agile tribe, responsible for complex billing systems. … 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 ❯

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Social network you want to login/join with: A QA lead with test automation experience with Python/Robot framework and ideally cypress – and most crucially DV clearence is needed to work with a Cheltenham based client (5 days pw) onsite. Responsibilities Design & develop robust and scalable test frameworks using modern technologies and best practices. Get involved in … and deployment. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including product, development & UX. Mentor and guide junior engineers contributing to the overall team’s growth. Specific Experience Experience as a QA/Test Engineer with a strong focus on automated tooling (Cypress, Selenium, Robot, Cucumber, Molecule, JMeter). Familiarity with CICD, containerisation, deployment technologies & cloud platforms (Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS More ❯

for automation and continuous testing Define quality metrics and drive improvements in test coverage and effectiveness Troubleshoot flaky or inefficient test suites and streamline testing pipelines Work closely with QA, DevOps, and software engineers to refine automation strategy If you're a quality-driven leader ready to shape automation in a global-scale environment, we’d love to More ❯

Job Title: QA Automation Lead Location: Glasgow, Scotland Work Mode: Onsite (5 days from office) Please Note: No VISA Sponsorship (Local-Only) Technical Skills: Analyzing the requirements, test design, data preparation, execution, and defect management. Creating and implementing test plan and test strategy documents outlining the scope, objective, timeline, and focus of software effort for functional and regression testing. More ❯

Exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Lead to join this Global Energy company. This is an exciting time to join this world-leading Energy company as it evolves from a traditional Oil & Gas enterprise into a future-focused Energy leader. This transformation includes the establishment of a highly successful new Power Trading desk within the Energy Trading team and ventures … contribute to the success of this evolution, working alongside some of the industry’s top professionals and leveraging the very latest technology. Job Overview: We are seeking a seasoned QA Delivery Lead to oversee end-to-end testing deliverables across a portfolio of complex, high-impact programs. This leadership role is ideal for a strategic thinker with hands-on … strategies and execution across a diverse portfolio. Ensure all testing deliverables meet the highest quality standards and support successful program delivery. • Lead and mentor a team of 10–12 QA professionals. Drive performance management, goal setting, appraisals, and individual development plans aligned with career aspirations. • Automation Leadership: Spearhead automation strategy and execution, collaborating closely with Architects and Scrum teams More ❯

Lead QA Engineer Location : Watford Hybrid : 2/3 days per week onsite Salary : £60,000-£70,000 doe We're looking for a hands-on Lead QA Engineer to take full ownership of quality strategy and execution across a complex software platform. What You’ll Do: Define and lead QA strategy, tools, and processes Drive quality … across frontend, backend, APIs, infrastructure & billing systems Mentor and lead a high-performing QA team Collaborate closely with product, engineering & operations Own release testing & go-live quality gates Track and report on key quality metrics What You Bring: Proven leadership in QA for complex platforms Deep experience in both manual and automated testing End to End testing Release More ❯

Remote with travel to Crewe once a month Acorn by Synergie, is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced QA Lead to take the reins on their test automation strategy. This is a key role in an exciting technical transformation, as the business begins its move from a monolithic architecture to microservices. The successful candidate will be … the engineering lifecycle. Reporting to the Head of IT, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams including Developers, DevOps, and Product to set and uphold best-in-class QA standards. Key Responsibilities: Define, lead and maintain, within industry standards, the QA strategy with a strong focus on test automation across backend, frontend, and APIs.Design, build, and implement … from scratch.Integrate automated tests within CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).Define and enforce quality gates at various stages of the deployment lifecycle.Mentor and guide QA engineers and developers on testing best practices.Ensure robust coverage for both monolithic applications and distributed microservices.Develop and maintain test data and test environments in coordination with DevOps, in line More ❯

Role Title: QA Specialist/Lead Duration: 6 Months Location: Telford (2/3 Days Per Week) Rate: £490 Per Day- Umbrella only Would you like to join a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation? Our client is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of opportunities in the evolving world of … cloud, digital and platforms. Role purpose/summary The Project QA Lead role will have experience in delivering technical leadership and test management within the target tech stack and have an understanding of modern quality engineering principle across the delivery lifecycle. The tech stack we are working in for Modernisation. Built on HCP using Kubernetes. HCP is currently built … Oracle RDS, SQL and Mongo Java 21 with Springboot/batch Testing frameworks and automation tooling including Playwright, Wiremock, OWASP Zap (SAST, DAST, SCA), Gatling Responsibilities The Modernisation Project QA Lead will: Work with Programme QA Lead to implement the QA principles for Modernisation within their work stream Work with clients and key project stakeholders to establish More ❯

QA Lead - F1 Motorsport South East (4 days onsite + 1 day remote) Permanent (basic salary DOE, championship bonus, flexible onsite hours, pension (5%), daily lunch allowance, life assurance (4x salary), private healthcare, onsite gym, and EV charging. 2.62 seconds. The time it takes to service an entire F1 racing car at the pit stop. At one of the … the smallest software gain can translate into meaningful lap time improvements. Reporting directly to the Head of Technology, this job has been created to build and lead a dedicated QA and Testing function - an extra pillar in the Technology department, alongside Software Engineering, Platform Engineering, and Data Science. What you’ll do You'll take ownership of the QA … end-to-end testing across a diverse technology landscape, you'll ensure that all components, regardless of origin, function reliably and with high performance. You’ll set up the QA function from scratch, and as it grows, you’ll help identify future needs and take a leading role in hiring, onboarding, and mentoring new team members. What you’ll More ❯

Magnopus, St Albans, England, United Kingdom Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the QA Lead (12 Month Contract) role at Magnopus This range is provided by Magnopus. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range We’re seeking an … experienced Lead QA Analyst to oversee QA delivery across client projects and internal product development. You will be hands-on with planning and execution, collaborating closely with QA Manager, Production, and Engineering to ensure quality throughout development in a creative and technically ambitious environment. This is a 12-month contract role. While on-site at our St … the right candidate. There may be potential for a permanent position in the future. Contract dates: c. 16 June 2025 - c. 16 June 2026 Responsibilities Plan, strategize, and manage QA activities for assigned projects across all platforms. Own all QA activities, including test plans, user stories, test cases, and hands-on testing. Lead testing efforts, construct test cases More ❯

Role: Lead Principle Security QA Engineer Rate: Inside IR35 Location: likely 2 days a week onsite in London or Croydon. Duration:6 months + SC cleared or eligible. The Role The Home Office are currently developing an internal Security Testing capability that will operate out of the Quality Assurance and Testing function. As a Principle Cyber Security Professional, your More ❯

work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work alongside the future greats of the gaming industry. As a QA Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the quality assurance process for our games from inception to release. You will lead a talented team of QA testers, ensuring … develop provide the best experience for players. Your expertise will be essential in establishing testing strategies, improving workflows, and mentoring junior team members. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the QA team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback Develop and implement comprehensive testing strategies and methodologies Coordinate testing efforts across multiple teams to ensure quality deliverables Identify, document, and track … function Job function Quality Assurance Industries Technology, Information and Internet Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lighthouse Games by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Quality Assurance Lead” roles. Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Executive Director, Global Quality Assurance - 6 month contract Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 day More ❯

Join to apply for the Lead Principle Security QA Engineer role at Opplæringskontoret for Offshore fag Role: Lead Principle Security QA Engineer Rate: Inside IR35 Location: likely 2 days a week onsite in London or Croydon. Duration: 6 months + SC cleared or eligible. The Role The Home Office is developing an internal Security Testing capability within the More ❯

Join to apply for the QA Lead role at Kaluza 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the QA Lead role at Kaluza Job title: QA Lead Team: Engineering Reporting To: Head of Quality Closing date for applications: 26/5/2025 Kaluza reimagines energy to bring net-zero within … to unlock the full value of a radically changing energy system and propel us to a future where renewable energy is sustainable, affordable and accessible for all. Job title: QA Lead Location: London/Bristol/Edinburgh - Hybrid Part time available? Yes Salary: £80,000 - £95,000 Team: Engineering Reporting To: Head of Quality Closing date for applications … Job function Job function Quality Assurance Industries Technology, Information and Internet Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kaluza by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Quality Assurance Lead” roles. Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom 1 week ago Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom 1 week ago Bristol, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago Cambridge, England, United Kingdom More ❯

We're Hiring: Lead QA Engineer | Critical Connectivity | Hybrid (3 days/week in Watford) Our client is a provider of critical connectivity across security, health, retail, and beyond — from life-saving fire alarms to telehealth devices and next-gen IoT infrastructure. They're now looking for a Lead QA Engineer to own and define their quality strategy … quality across our entire solution, shaping best practices and ensuring we deliver robust, resilient systems that thousands rely on daily. 🌟 What you'll be doing: Taking full ownership of QA strategy across a complex, integrated platform Leading on both manual and automation testing – hands-on and highly exploratory Designing and implementing scalable test frameworks from scratch Working closely with … early Investigating complex system behaviours and driving long-term quality improvements Collaborating with offshore teams and influencing cross-functional quality thinking 🎯 What we're looking for: Proven experience owning QA in complex environments (not just UI testing!) A 50/50 blend of manual + automation experience (Selenium, Cypress, Postman etc.) A proactive mindset – someone who can spot the More ❯

We're seeking an experienced QA/Test Lead to support a growing technology organisation delivering business critical applications across cloud, web, and desktop platforms. This is a contract assignment, outside IR35. You’ll play a key role in shaping the overall test strategy, closing gaps between internal and third-party teams, and driving QA delivery across multiple … identify overlooked data flows Recommend tools and approaches to improve test effectiveness and efficiency Tech Environment: C#/ASP.NET MVC WPF/WinForms Azure Requirements: Proven experience as a QA/Test Lead or Manager across complex, multi-application environments Strong communicator with a hands-on mindset Comfortable working across both technical and business teams This role requires a More ❯

range Direct message the job poster from First Achieve Director of Recruitment - Tech and Sales - USA & EMEA Would you like to join an organisation that would like to have QA to Development 1:1? This business doesn't want to cause bottlenecks or excessive workloads for either development or QA. That is why they are investing in the QA … into the company over 2024. There will be plenty of new interesting projects to be involved in. If you want to join a company that is thinking about how QA and Dev work together then this one will be for you. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries: IT Services and IT More ❯

line with Quality management policies. Manage the development of agents and balance of skills in QA. Provide oversight of the team's work and arrange coaching and training for QA Analysts. Prepare reports on quality results, trends and themes. Monitor feedback loops to promote root cause improvement and remediation, in line with policy. Support the review and enhancement of More ❯