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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 compliance with the … 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 Testing: Unit, Component, and Component Integration More ❯

orchestration, automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. Implement best practices for Kubernetes configuration and security. DevOps/SysOps Engineering collaborating with cross-functional teams (development, operations, and QA) to streamline software delivery and automating deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools Troubleshoot issues along the CI/CD pipeline Act as product owner, breaking down top level requirements More ❯

goals, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics. Develop detailed project plans and schedules. Coordinate resources and track milestones to ensure timely delivery. Cross-Functional Leadership Collaborate with engineering, product, design, QA, and operations teams to ensure alignment and execution. Act as the central point of contact for all project-related communications. Risk & Issue Management Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and More ❯

track, and re-test defects using tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar. Support the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phase by coordinating with business stakeholders and providing defect clarification. Quality Assurance & Reporting Maintain accurate and detailed test documentation, including test results, test reports, and traceability matrices. Provide regular and clear status updates on test progress, defect trends, and overall quality More ❯

You will be responsible for planning, executing, and managing multiple projects, ensuring alignment with the Trust's transformation goals. This includes overseeing risk management, stakeholder engagement, financial oversight, and quality assurance, while embedding best practices in data governance and project management. We are looking for a highly motivated, proactive individual with strong project management skills, the ability to navigate complex More ❯

architectural patterns to ensure scalability, flexibility, and maintainability Providing technical leadership and guidance during implementation Evaluating and selecting suitable integration technologies and tools Ensuring compliance with architectural standards and quality assurance processes Conducting performance analysis and optimisation of integrated systems Working with vendors and third-party providers to facilitate successful integrations Staying current with industry trends and applying new techniques More ❯

Security Clearance/DV Cleared Proven experience in software testing, including at least 2 years in a senior or lead role. Strong knowledge of test methodologies, defect management, and QA best practices. Experience leading test activities across multiple projects or workstreams. Competence with test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, Azure DevOps). Strong communication, organisation, and leadership skills. Hands-on More ❯

across AWS and Azure platforms ensuring seamless data flow between systems. This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with software engineers, business analysts, architects, and QA teams to deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable integration solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and implement integrations across AWS and Azure including low-code/no-code solutions Collab with business More ❯

and test requirements. Conduct System Integration Testing (SIT) and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Identify, document, and manage defects using tools such as JIRA. Ensure compliance with internal QA standards and contribute to test reporting and sign-off. Essential Skills & Requirements: Proven experience as a System or Senior Test Analyst on complex system upgrade or integration projects. Strong knowledge More ❯

support user acceptance testing (UAT) phases. Identify, document, and track defects using standard defect management tools. Participate in test reviews, walkthroughs, and sign-off processes. Ensure compliance with internal QA standards and regulatory requirements. Provide regular status updates and contribute to test reporting and metrics. Required Skills & Experience: Technical & Testing Expertise: Proven experience as a System Test Analyst or similar More ❯

edge AWS environment. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of complex systems while collaborating with talented teams across development, QA, and operations. Key Responsibilities Design and develop scalable, high-performance solutions on AWS with a focus on robust architecture and efficient code. Continuously monitor and optimise AWS resources for performance More ❯

chance to help shape the strategy and direction.Due to the nature of the role, active SC clearance is required.It will involve hands-on functional/automation testing in a QA role, testing an AWS-based PAM solution and identity integrations (AWS > Entra ID), ensuring security, functionality, and CAF-aligned assurance.Key Responsibilities Test AWS-based PAM configuration, deployment and privileged access More ❯

of the course is in place and that students progress is monitored and assessed regularly. To assess learners work for qualifications and external award assessments and contribute to the quality assurance of the course. To manage the progress of students learning, ensuring that learners have suitable individual learning plans that are regularly reviewed and respond to learners aspirations and achievements. More ❯

and enforce coding standards. Collaborate with business analysts, architects, and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and performant , working with QA teams for testing and validation. Design and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and monitoring of MuleSoft applications. Maintain technical documentation , including design specifications, architecture diagrams, and deployment More ❯

performance. Lead and coordinate the work of distributed development teams across onshore and offshore locations, ensuring effective collaboration and consistent delivery. Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes. Conduct code reviews and oversee system integrations, upgrades, and migrations. Collaborate with business stakeholders, project managers, and analysts to translate business needs into technical solutions. Ensure applications meet More ❯

party providers to deliver efficient, compliant solutions that meet business goals. Project involvement: Contribute to project delivery, manage system upgrades and enhancements, and help shape the HR technology roadmap. Quality assurance: Lead or support validation and testing activities to ensure system configurations meet business and technical standards. Continuous improvement: Drive adoption and optimisation of SuccessFactors to enhance user experience and More ❯

party providers to deliver efficient, compliant solutions that meet business goals. Project involvement: Contribute to project delivery, manage system upgrades and enhancements, and help shape the HR technology roadmap. Quality assurance: Lead or support validation and testing activities to ensure system configurations meet business and technical standards. Continuous improvement: Drive adoption and optimisation of SuccessFactors to enhance user experience and More ❯

Business and technical analysis, solutions design, epic, and user story definitions. Estimating, scheduling, and managing epics and user story delivery in conjunction with the bank and developers, architects, and QA specialists as well as external vendors. Planning and executing sprints (scrum master) and conducting Agile ceremonies. Critically assess the design for solutions that meet the regulatory imperatives and ensure the More ❯

cross-functional teams to prioritise and deliver high-impact solutions. SQL & Data Validation Write and optimise SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and validate data. Support data profiling, cleansing, and quality assurance activities. Perform root cause analysis on data anomalies and inconsistencies. Data Product Design & Delivery Work with Data Engineers to design scalable data pipelines and models. Contribute to feasibility assessments More ❯

owner globally for all website issues and defects reported by internal stakeholders & consumers. Log, prioritise, and track bugs through resolution, ensuring timely fixes in collaboration with IT, development, and QA teams. Coordinate triage sessions to assess impact, root cause, and urgency of reported issues. Maintain a central issue tracker and ensure clear visibility across teams. Analyze and manage alert systems More ❯

SRE principles to improve release speed, reliability, and operational performance. Key responsibilities: Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines Coach teams in DevSecOps Work with product, engineering, security, and QA Support live systems and troubleshoot issues Contribute to agile delivery Tech experience (mix of): AWS (Azure/GCP beneficial) Vulnerability management, IDAM, scanning tools Docker/Podman, Kubernetes, GPU containerisation More ❯

the full DevOps lifecycle, from source control and build automation to continuous testing, deployment, monitoring, and feedback loops. As a senior team member, you will collaborate closely with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline workflows, remove bottlenecks, and ensure seamless production deployments. You will also act as a technical leader, driving best practices, mentoring junior engineers, and championing a More ❯

vendors to implement effective solutions. Assist the project manager in creating budget allocation documents. Manage change requests and provide insights for ongoing projects. Perform functional testing in development or QA environments. Maintain a Vendor defects log for allocated projects and support UAT results validation. Ready to Apply? If you are excited about the prospect of making a significant impact and More ❯

vendors to implement effective solutions. Assist the project manager in creating budget allocation documents. Manage change requests and provide insights for ongoing projects. Perform functional testing in development or QA environments. Maintain a Vendor defects log for allocated projects and support UAT results validation. Ready to Apply? If you are excited about the prospect of making a significant impact and More ❯

aligned with business goals. Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical deliverables. Plan and coordinate releases, ensuring quality, scalability, and compliance. Collaborate with developers, architects, QA, and DevOps to drive delivery. Manage risks, documentation, and feedback loops for continuous improvement. Experience & Skills: Proven Product Owner or similar technical role within software or ERP environments. Strong Agile More ❯