Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer (6 Month FTC)

Lead QA – Cox Automotive Europe (6 Month FTC)

Location: Leeds or Manchester Hybrid (UK-based)

Lead Quality Assurance for a Greenfield Platform that will shape the future of automotive technology!

At Cox Automotive Europe , we’re building a Connected Platform that will unify all Cox systems, giving customers a single view of their assets. This is a Greenfield product , designed to be the technology foundation for the next decade and beyond.

We’re looking for a Lead QA who is passionate about quality, release management, and continuous delivery to join our innovative Product Engineering team.

What You’ll Do

  • Own and manage the release test plan , ensuring predictable delivery cycles aligned with roadmap milestones.
  • Lead and coordinate multi-team software delivery , driving integration alignment and smooth go-live execution.
  • Develop and implement test strategies for comprehensive coverage across multiple workloads.
  • Facilitate cross-team alignment and escalate blockers proactively.
  • Promote automation-first practices and continuous improvement in QA processes.
  • Provide actionable feedback to development teams and keep senior leadership informed.
  • Mentor QA team members and foster a culture of quality .

Key Skills

  • Proven experience in multi-team delivery coordination and QA leadership.
  • Strong understanding of release management , CI/CD pipelines , and change control.
  • Experience in Agile environments and building product roadmaps.
  • Knowledge of QA techniques, modern software engineering practices, and risk management.

Desirable: API testing (Postman/SoapUI), web technologies, database knowledge, and experience with complex integrations.

Why Join Cox Automotive Europe?

  • Work on a Greenfield platform using cutting-edge technologies.
  • Be part of a global leader in automotive solutions.
  • Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model , competitive salary, and excellent benefits.
  • Collaborate in a culture that values innovation, creativity, and professional growth .

Ready to lead quality for the future of automotive technology?

Apply now and join Cox Automotive Europe!

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Job Details

Company
Cox Automotive Europe
Location
Leeds, UK
Hybrid / Remote Options
Posted