QA Lead

We are working with a client who are looking for a QA Lead to join them on a permanent basis.

Location: Hybrid - Manchester 1-2 days a week

As the QA Lead you will be overseeing the daily operations of the team, ensuring the software meets all requirements.

You will be expected to manage the testing on small projects and provide QA oversight across the team.

You will also play a crucial role in managing and mentoring team members, enhancing testing processes, and ensuring the alignment of QA resource and activities with project goals.

Key Skills are we looking for:

• Extensive experience in software QA, with an expert understanding of modern testing methodologies, tools, and practices
• Extensive experience working in both agile squads and project teams
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor QAs
• Strong knowledge and appreciation of test automation
• Demonstratable experience in similar Lead positions with the ability to line manage multiple QAs
• Strong knowledge and experience of technical QA skills, specifically API testing and mobile/browser testing
• Strong knowledge and experience of Test Driven approaches to software engineering (ATDD, BDD & TDD)
• Strong working knowledge of functional and non-functional testing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and contribute to their resolution
• A passion for quality and a continuous improvement mindset
• Good interpersonal skills that demonstrate a curious, learning and brave approach to work
• Knowledge and any working experience with BDD/Test Automation
• Knowledge of Agile Test Quadrands and Automation Test Pyramid