QA Manager

Location: Bracknell, Berkshire

Type: Permanent | Full-time

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

We’re seeking an accomplished Quality Assurance Manager with a strong background in software development and testing.

In this role, you’ll oversee a dedicated QA team and play a strategic part in ensuring every product release meets the highest standards of quality, performance, and reliability.

You’ll be responsible for driving the evolution of QA frameworks, embedding automation best practices, and ensuring that quality remains at the heart of our software delivery process.

• Oversee and continuously improve QA strategy, standards, and processes across projects.
• Review functional and technical requirements to ensure comprehensive testing coverage.
• Develop structured test plans, test cases, and estimations for project delivery.
• Champion automation frameworks that enhance speed, scalability, and accuracy.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and delivery teams to ensure full alignment between testing and business requirements.

• Manage and prioritise testing activities across projects and releases.
• Lead the identification, documentation, and resolution of defects.
• Oversee regression testing and quality validation prior to deployment.
• Ensure all software releases meet internal and client quality standards through both manual and automated testing.

• Investigate non-conforming software and lead corrective action planning.
• Define and track QA metrics such as defect density, test coverage, and resolution timelines.
• Maintain clear QA documentation and training materials to promote best practice.
• Keep ahead of emerging testing tools, technologies, and methodologies to drive innovation.

• Manage, mentor, and develop a small team of QA Engineers.
• Build succession plans and nurture professional growth within the team.
• Foster a collaborative culture of accountability, recognition, and continuous improvement.
• Represent QA at management level, influencing decisions on technology and process optimisation.

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in QA management or senior QA roles, ideally in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, automation frameworks, and best practices.
• Experience with automated testing tools and scripting languages.
• Skilled in performance, usability, or security testing (desirable).
• Familiar with Microsoft SQL Server or similar database technologies (desirable).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 standards advantageous.
• Previous leadership experience essential.