QA Test Team Leader

QA Test Team Leader

• Annual Salary: £38,000 - £42,000
• Location: New Milton (4 days a week on-site)
• Job Type: Full-time

Our client is seeking a seasoned QA Test Team Leader with a robust background in software testing and team leadership. This role is crucial for driving quality excellence across their software solutions in the telecare industry. You will lead a small, agile QA team, optimising testing processes to ensure our products meet the highest standards.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead the QA team in implementing and enhancing quality assurance practices to meet rigorous software development standards.
• Coordinate the review and approval of test scripts and results, ensuring meticulous manual testing processes to identify and resolve software issues.
• Drive the strategic integration of automated testing practices to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Foster a collaborative team culture, encouraging effective communication and knowledge sharing among team members.
• Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical colleagues across departments to align development and testing processes.
• Establish and enforce QA best practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Champion the adoption and integration of automated testing tools and technologies.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in testing methodologies.
• Take accountability for the overall efficiency and reliability of testing processes.
• Lead initiatives to maintain comprehensive documentation for knowledge sharing.
• Provide insights and recommendations on testing tools and technologies to enhance strategy.
• Offer leadership and line management for the QA team, supporting development, performance, and collaboration.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in software testing.
• At least 1–2 years in a leadership role with a proven track record of guiding teams.
• Strong understanding of defect lifecycle management, test planning, execution, and reporting.
• Proficiency in test management tools and a working knowledge of SQL.
• Exposure to test automation, risk-based testing, and UAT coordination.
• Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Advanced certifications such as ISTQB Test Manager or training in Agile methodologies preferred.
• Decisive, proactive, and highly detail-oriented with the ability to thrive under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to fostering a collaborative, team-first culture.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Access to the latest tools and technologies.
• Flexible working arrangements.