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Sutherland • United Kingdom
Role & seniority
Stack/tools
Test management: Jira, TestRail, Zephyr
CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI
Testing: manual & automated (web and backend), APIs, databases
Top 3 responsibilities
Define and own quality strategy, test plans, and data aligned with project goals and risk.
Lead hands-on testing (manual & automated), ensure defect fixes and shift-left/CI-CD integration.
Manage and mentor QA team, track metrics, report to stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement.
Must-have skills
7+ years QA experience; 2+ years in a lead/manager role
Strong Agile/Scrum collaboration with Tech PMs and product teams
Proficiency with Jira/TestRail/Zephyr, defect tracking, and CI/CD tooling
SDLC, APIs, databases; modern web/mobile architectures
Excellent written/spoken communication; able to present to technical and non-technical audiences
Proven ability to lead distributed QA teams and deliver under tight timelines
Nice-to-haves
Experience with shift-left initiatives and QA dashboards
Additional testing domains (security, performance, usability)
Familiarity with product-quality advocacy across SDLC and release readiness
Location & work type
Location: not specified
Work type: not specified (remote/hybrid/on-site not defined)
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 champion a culture of continuous improvement and transparent reporting. 🎯 Key Responsibilities
Quality Strategy & Planning Collaborate with Product Owners & Tech PMs to understand project goals, scope, and acceptance criteria. Define comprehensive test strategies (functional, integration, system, regression, security, usability). Develop detailed test plans, test cases, and test data aligned with project timelines and risk profiles.
Hands-On Test Execution Lead and participate in testing activities (manual & automated) across web and backend services. Collaborate with the test automation team to promote 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 for Tech PMs, Engineering Leads, and Product Owners. Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release readiness reviews. Advocate for high product quality and user experience throughout the SDLC.
Process Improvement Evaluate and refine QA processes (test pyramid, risk-based testing, automation strategy). Introduce best practices, emerging tools, and methodologies to boost efficiency and coverage. Lead retrospectives to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
🏆 Required Qualifications 7+ years of QA experience with at least 2+ years in a lead/managerial capacity. Strong background in Agile/Scrum methodologies and working closely with Tech PMs & product teams. Proficiency in test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, Zephyr), defect tracking, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.). Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), APIs, databases, and modern web/mobile architectures. Excellent communication & presentation skills—able to convey complex information clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor distributed QA teams, set priorities, and deliver under tight timelines.