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Role: Lead QA Enablement Engineer – SaaS Platform Location: Nottingham Working Arrangements: Hybrid - once a month in the office Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 Join a world-class SaaS business that’s redefining how software solutions are built and delivered. My client is seeking a Lead QA Engineer (QA Enablement) to play a pivotal role in shaping and … strengthening quality assurance across the entire organisation. Unlike a traditional QA role focused on testing one product or feature, QA Enablement is about building the tools, frameworks, and practices that empower all QA and engineering teams to test more effectively. Think of it as being the architect of quality — ensuring that every team has the right systems … standards, and environments in place to deliver exceptional software. What You’ll Be Doing Designing and maintaining test architecture and frameworks across multiple product teams. Enhancing QA processes, tooling, and automation capabilities across the business. Collaborating with Engineering Managers, Principal QA, and Architects to define best practice testing standards. Driving continuous improvement in areas such as test environments More ❯

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 … 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 More ❯

QA Lead UK Remote Our client provides emergency accommodation and vital support for some of the countrys most vulnerable people including survivors of domestic abuse, refugees, and individuals seeking asylum. Their mission is to create safe environments and deliver innovative solutions that protect and empower those most in need. Whats on offer: Fully remote within the UK Salary up … days annual leave Pension & healthcare A role with genuine social impact A supportive, mission-driven workplace Professional development and clear career progression Theyre now looking for an experienced QA Lead to shape and embed QA practices across their development function. Youll play a key role in establishing QA frameworks, defining testing standards, and championing a culture of … quality across the full product lifecycle. What youll be doing: Define and lead the QA strategy, ensuring quality is built in from planning through to release Establish manual testing processes, UAT cycles and a QA framework for a lean-agile environment Develop clear test plans, acceptance criteria, and sign-off standards Mentor and guide QA team members More ❯

QA Lead | Swindon/Hybrid | £65,000 – £75,000 + bonus | Java | Selenium | AWS | CI/CD | QA Automation | Lead QA Engineer | Fintech | Do you want to have influence on the direction of a QA Function? Do you enjoy helping QA Engineers grow? I am currently supporting a brilliant Fintech company in Swindon who harness … technology for all things payments. They’re looking for a QA Lead to come on board to look after a team of 6 and influence QA Processes and drive QA standards. You will also be part of the QA Centre of excellence where you will be driving innovation and change. What experience they’re looking for … Previous experience in a Lead QA role Java/Selenium automation Working with large cross functional teams. If you come from a Fintech or payments background then this will also be a bonus. What do you get in return – Salary up to £75,000 Hybrid working – 2-3 days in the office Annual bonus (10%) 25 days annual leave More ❯

Lead/Senior QA Engineer (Tester) Location: East Midlands ( 1/2 days a month ) Salary:up to £65k DOE Plus Benefits Industry: Software Role: Lead/Senior Tester/QA Engineer Ready to make your mark in a fast-moving tech company that's redefining how software is built, tested, and delivered? They're looking for a … Lead QA Engineer who's passionate about quality, automation, and innovation and who thrives in a collaborative, high-energy environment. This is your chance to join a team that's trusted by global clients for delivering cutting-edge solutions that leave outdated systems in the dust. Their technology is lean, powerful, and built for scale; but it's their … re driven by impact, love solving complex problems, and want to work with brilliant minds, this is the place for you. What You'll Do: Be the go-to QA expert for your team or product domain, leading strategy and execution. Collaborate with engineers, architects, and product leaders to embed quality into every stage of development. Build and evolve More ❯

Lead/Senior QA Engineer (Tester) Location: East Midlands ( 1/2 days a month ) Salary:up to £65k DOE Plus Benefits Industry: Software Role: Lead/Senior Tester/QA Engineer Ready to make your mark in a fast-moving tech company that's redefining how software is built, tested, and delivered? They're looking for a … Lead QA Engineer who's passionate about quality, automation, and innovation and who thrives in a collaborative, high-energy environment. This is your chance to join a team that's trusted by global clients for delivering cutting-edge solutions that leave outdated systems in the dust. Their technology is lean, powerful, and built for scale; but it's their … re driven by impact, love solving complex problems, and want to work with brilliant minds, this is the place for you. What You'll Do: Be the go-to QA expert for your team or product domain, leading strategy and execution. Collaborate with engineers, architects, and product leaders to embed quality into every stage of development. Build and evolve More ❯

Your new company: Our client is a world leader in Power Conversion & Storage and provides electrification systems that are critical to their global customers' power and energy needs. They work with the world's major energy, maritime, and industrial organisations, enabling their transition to energy efficiency and decarbonisation, including through their specialist motors, drives, and control technologies. Having won More ❯

We are seeking a seasoned Lead QA Engineer to drive the overall quality strategy for our products. In this hands-on leadership role, you will partner closely with Tech Project Managers, Engineering, Dev, and Product teams to translate requirements into robust test strategies, plans, and execution. You’ll own quality metrics, coach a high-performing QA team, and … shift-left practices and CI/CD integration. Validate defect fixes, perform root-cause analysis, and ensure high-quality releases. Team Leadership & Mentorship Assign, review, and prioritize tasks for QA engineers; remove blockers and ensure on-time delivery. Foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and accountability through code/test reviews and coaching. Define career development goals; conduct regular … feedback and performance evaluations. Progress Tracking & Reporting Maintain daily, weekly, monthly metrics (test coverage, defect density, velocity, automation rate). Build and maintain QA dashboards in tools like Jira, TestRail, or equivalent. Present concise status reports and data-driven insights to stakeholders, highlighting risks & mitigation plans. Stakeholder & Cross-Team Collaboration Act as the primary QA point of contact More ❯

We are seeking a seasoned Lead QA Engineer to drive the overall quality strategy for our products. In this hands-on leadership role, you will partner closely with Tech Project Managers, Engineering, Dev, and Product teams to translate requirements into robust test strategies, plans, and execution. You’ll own quality metrics, coach a high-performing QA team, and … shift-left practices and CI/CD integration. Validate defect fixes, perform root-cause analysis, and ensure high-quality releases. Team Leadership & Mentorship Assign, review, and prioritize tasks for QA engineers; remove blockers and ensure on-time delivery. Foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and accountability through code/test reviews and coaching. Define career development goals; conduct regular … feedback and performance evaluations. Progress Tracking & Reporting Maintain daily, weekly, monthly metrics (test coverage, defect density, velocity, automation rate). Build and maintain QA dashboards in tools like Jira, TestRail, or equivalent. Present concise status reports and data-driven insights to stakeholders, highlighting risks & mitigation plans. Stakeholder & Cross-Team Collaboration Act as the primary QA point of contact More ❯

Senior QA/Test Lead/Test Manager/QA Manager/Quality Assurance/Senior Test Analyst/Tester/Automation/Playwright/Integration/API/CI/CD/Azure/JavaScript/TypeScript/Automation Strategy/Test Plans/Based in Solihull/Birmingham/£50,000 70,000 + bonus + … benefits. One of our leading clients is looking to recruit a Senior QA/Test Lead Automation. Hybrid set up approx. 1-2 days per week in Solihull/Birmingham. You will be responsible for design, developing the test strategy and implementing the Automation framework for the organisation. This is a hands-on leadership role where youll set strategy … and also write tests, build frameworks, and integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines. You will be responsible for: Define and own the QA strategy with a focus on automation-first testing across UI, integration and regression suites. Design, build and maintain automated test frameworks (Playwright) and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines. Lead hands-on testing, including More ❯

developers and analysts to ensure comprehensive test coverage. Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and release management processes. What you'll bring Proven experience in software testing and QA leadership. Hands-on experience with Jira, TestRail, or Azure DevOps. Familiarity with automation frameworks such as Selenium or Cypress. Working knowledge of SQL and API testing (e.g., Postman). More ❯

We've partnered with a London based Trading Firm who continue to grow their QA team and look to add true quality and an automation first approach. This is primarily a hands on based role, and a key part of the interview process will focus on the candidates wider understanding of software development and implementing automation within complex environments. More ❯

We've partnered with a London based Trading Firm who continue to grow their QA team and look to add true quality and an automation first approach. This is primarily a hands on based role, and a key part of the interview process will focus on the candidates wider understanding of software development and implementing automation within complex environments. More ❯

Software QA Lead Manchester (Hybrid) Full-time | Permanent £55,000 - £65,000 Our client is in need of a Software QA Lead to design, implement, and own their quality assurance strategy — ensuring every product we release is robust, scalable, and high-performing. This is a hands-on role, with an innovative AI Tech Scale-Up, where you’ll … lead QA strategy, build automation frameworks, and embed quality practices across the entire software development lifecycle. You’ll work closely with engineering, data science, and product teams to make quality a core part of how we build and ship software. What You’ll Do Define and lead the QA strategy, methodology, and processes. Build and maintain automated testing … computer vision systems — from data pipelines to inference performance and model accuracy. Partner with engineering and product teams to ensure testable requirements and smooth release management. Mentor engineers on QA best practices and contribute to automated testing within the CI/CD pipeline. What We’re Looking For 5+ years in software QA, with 2+ years in a More ❯

Overview Chronicle is a UK-based time and attendance SaaS platform used by medium and large organisations. We’re preparing to launch Version 2 and need an experienced QA & Test Lead to take charge of testing across our desktop system , manager web app , and employee app . Chronicle is highly configurable (complex scheduling, pay rules, and system settings), so … pay calculations, attendance rules, etc. Reproduce and confirm Zendesk support issues before escalation to development. Log, track, and verify bugs and fixes through Azure DevOps . Maintain a central QA dashboard showing test coverage and status. Write clear test documentation and regression checklists for repeatable use. Participate in release readiness reviews and provide QA sign-off reports . … customer issue intake and triage Blazor/.NET Core web app – admin + manager Employee mobile app – iOS/Android Test data and staging environments provided Requirements 3+ years’ QA experience in SaaS or business-critical software (preferably B2B). Strong understanding of functional and regression testing . Proven ability to document and communicate clearly. Experience working with DevOps More ❯

Overview Chronicle is a UK-based time and attendance SaaS platform used by medium and large organisations. We’re preparing to launch Version 2 and need an experienced QA & Test Lead to take charge of testing across our desktop system , manager web app , and employee app . Chronicle is highly configurable (complex scheduling, pay rules, and system settings), so … pay calculations, attendance rules, etc. Reproduce and confirm Zendesk support issues before escalation to development. Log, track, and verify bugs and fixes through Azure DevOps . Maintain a central QA dashboard showing test coverage and status. Write clear test documentation and regression checklists for repeatable use. Participate in release readiness reviews and provide QA sign-off reports . … customer issue intake and triage Blazor/.NET Core web app – admin + manager Employee mobile app – iOS/Android Test data and staging environments provided Requirements 3+ years’ QA experience in SaaS or business-critical software (preferably B2B). Strong understanding of functional and regression testing . Proven ability to document and communicate clearly. Experience working with DevOps More ❯

Role overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Assurance Lead to join our growing team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the quality assurance efforts for Salesforce Service Cloud solutions throughout the development lifecycle. This role demands a strong background in software quality assurance, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive … approach to identifying and mitigating potential issues. The QA Lead will work closely with developers, architects, and project managers, and will be responsible for managing a team of QA resources, Master Test Plan and Test Strategy, Reporting and Test traceability Key responsibilities: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test strategies for Salesforce Service Cloud implementations, based on … provided designs and user stories. Lead a team of QA analysts and testers, providing guidance, mentoring, and support. Oversee various testing activities, including functional testing, regression testing, integration testing, system testing, and user acceptance testing. Identify, document, and track software defects using Jira, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution with the development team. Analyze test results and provide detailed More ❯

QA Lead Bristol - Largely remote 3 month initial contract Up to £450 per day Outside IR35 Sanderson recruitment is currently working with financial services organisation who are looking for an experienced QA Lead to take the reins across multiple testing teams, providing both leadership and hands-on support. You'll be leading a group of QA Engineers … and a SDET, helping to coordinate testing efforts across a modern front-end and back-end tech stack, while ensuring QA standards are upheld at every stage. Key Responsibilities: Lead multiple QA teams across a mission-critical financial services project Coordinate testing activities across front-end and back-end systems Collaborate closely with developers, PMs, and stakeholders to … define and refine requirements Support and enhance test automation frameworks (hands-on with Selenium and Playwright) Ensure robust QA standards are maintained throughout the SDLC Help build out test coverage for new features and tech stack amendments Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built More ❯

QA Lead - Finance/Payments/Contract Lead QA working on an integral payment system for a major finance company within their payments team. Emphasis on API testing. Role - QA Lead Duration - 6 months with very likely extension Rate - Negotiable Location - Hybrid/Hampshire - 3 days per week in the office Skills - Experience with Java, Junit, Cucumber More ❯

Job Title QA Lead & Automation Engineer Location Birmingham Corporate Title Assistant Vice President An exciting opportunity for a driven Test Automation Engineer, to define and impact the strategic test automation approach across a cutting-edge, award-winning department in the Bank's Technology, Data & Innovation (TDI) division. As the QA Lead Automation Engineer for Archiving Technology, working with More ❯

QA/Test Automation – Trading Platforms (Contract) 📍 Remote-first | Outside IR35 | 12-month initial contract with extensions likely We’re partnering with a specialist buy-side technology consultancy to deliver a major transformation programme for one of their leading investment management clients. They’re looking for an experienced QA/Test Automation Lead to take ownership of quality … a cutting-edge trading platform built on event-driven architecture (Solace messaging, Azure/AKS). This is a hands-on and leadership-focused role - you’ll define the QA strategy, build robust automation frameworks, and ensure compliance standards are met across a complex, low-latency trading environment. 🔧 Key Focus Areas Designing and implementing end-to-end test automation … Azure DevOps) Validating event-driven architectures , data reconciliation, and market data quality Driving “shift-left” testing practices and embedding quality within engineering teams 💡 What You’ll Bring 8+ years’ QA/engineering experience, including 5+ within financial or trading systems Strong hands-on experience with Azure, AKS, Solace (or Kafka/RabbitMQ), SQL, and C#/.NET Proven track More ❯

I have a great opportunity for a QA Test Lead/Principal Level Test Engineer to join my client in North Bristol, working on cutting edge, missioncritical technologies that help keep people on the front line safe and connected in high pressure situations. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead testing across a wide variety of projects for a … Kotlin, ADB, Appium, Espresso etc ) and a willingness to drive its adoption An interest in exploring AI Technologies Familiarity with CI/CD environments (Jenkins, GitLab) and broader modern QA practices. A curious, pragmatic mindset with the drive to constantly improve. This is a place where testers are genuinely valued. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future More ❯

I have a great opportunity for a QA Test Lead/Principal Level Test Engineer to join my client in North Bristol, working on cutting edge, missioncritical technologies that help keep people on the front line safe and connected in high pressure situations. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead testing across a wide variety of projects for a … Kotlin, ADB, Appium, Espresso etc ) and a willingness to drive its adoption An interest in exploring AI Technologies Familiarity with CI/CD environments (Jenkins, GitLab) and broader modern QA practices. A curious, pragmatic mindset with the drive to constantly improve. This is a place where testers are genuinely valued. You’ll have the opportunity toshape the future of More ❯

citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, and more to deliver innovative digital services that matter. Role Overview We are looking for a Lead QA Engineer to take ownership of Tosca-based test automation strategy and execution across our Oracle Fusion application landscape. This is a leadership role within a large-scale digital transformation … program where you will guide QA automation initiatives, lead a team of automation engineers, and drive the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable test automation solutions. This role requires deep technical expertise in Tosca , strong experience in Oracle Fusion (ERP, HCM, SCM) , and the ability to lead automation frameworks , establish best practices, and collaborate cross-functionally in agile … criteria, and business processes. Promote and enforce Tosca best practices: version control, test data management, test case design, and virtualization. Collaborate with development, product, and DevOps teams to align QA efforts with agile sprint planning and release goals. Required Skills & Experience Extensive hands-on experience with Tosca : model-based testing, test case design, test data management, and business component More ❯

Position: QA Tester/Technical Account Manager (TAM) - Enterprise clients Salary: £73,000.00 + 4% bonus Industry: Global software leader in DevOps, Testing, AI & Data Management Location: Bracknell Hybrid (1 day per week in the office) Are you a QA/Automation Tester with Appium experience, looking to move into a more customer success/sales-focused More ❯