Programme QA Co-Lead

Interval; Berlin; Remote; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A technology company is looking for a Programme QA Co-Lead to define and optimize the overall Quality Assurance strategy for a multi-team software programme. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in establishing QA frameworks, implementing test automation, and ensuring consistent quality standards throughout the delivery lifecycle. This is a remote position with occasional travel required to Berlin or Frankfurt. Fluency in English and a strong background in Agile methodologies are essential.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Competitive pay

Access to diverse projects

Dedicated support team

Qualifikationen

• Proven track record as a Programme QA Lead accountable for defining and delivering QA strategy and roadmap.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills in complex environments.
• In-depth understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum) including sprint and quarterly planning.
• Advanced user of JIRA and Confluence.
• Hands-on experience with TestRail NFR testing tools and QA reporting solutions.
• Experience managing and mentoring QA teams with a focus on automated testing.
• Fluent English (minimum B2 level).

Aufgaben

• Define and execute a comprehensive QA strategy aligned with programme objectives.
• Develop and manage detailed test plans for integration and release stages.
• Track and report progress on test coverage and defect metrics.
• Evaluate and implement QA tools and frameworks.
• Manage relationships with QA tool vendors and external service providers.

Kenntnisse

Programme QA Lead experience

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

JIRA usage

TestRail experience

Fluent English

Team mentoring

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

TestRail

Jobbeschreibung

This is a remote position. Programme QA Co-Lead

Location: Remote (occasional travel required to Berlin or Frankfurt)

Start date: 15 / 12 / 2025

Engagement: Full time long term

About the Project

Our client is developing a large-scale internal platform to support software delivery across multiple engineering teams. The aim is to enable faster, more efficient development of digital solutions that drive transformation across the organisation.

The platform is a cloud-native service‑oriented environment providing teams with self‑service tools for infrastructure data management, service lifecycle build pipelines and operational support, allowing engineers to focus on innovation and delivery excellence.

Role Overview

The Programme QA Co‑Lead will define, drive and optimise the overall Quality Assurance (QA) strategy across a complex multi‑team software programme. The role focuses on embedding QA best practices into engineering workflows, implementing test automation and shift‑left methodologies, and ensuring consistent quality standards throughout the delivery lifecycle.

This position sits within a central delivery function and requires senior‑level experience in establishing QA frameworks across distributed technology environments.

Key Responsibilities

QA Strategy & Process Leadership

• Define and execute a comprehensive QA strategy aligned with programme objectives
• Establish test methodologies, objectives and success criteria
• Promote and implement shift‑left QA practices across all delivery streams
• Continuously review and improve QA processes for efficiency and effectiveness
• Champion a culture of quality and collaboration across teams

Testing & Coordination

• Develop and manage detailed test plans for integration and release stages
• Coordinate testing activities across product and platform teams
• Allocate and oversee QA resources to ensure smooth execution
• Conduct risk assessments and define mitigation strategies for quality issues

Quality Monitoring & Reporting

• Track and report progress on test coverage and defect metrics
• Provide stakeholders with clear, data‑driven QA insights
• Identify recurring issues and recommend corrective actions

Tooling & Vendor Management

• Evaluate and implement QA tools and frameworks
• Manage relationships with QA tool vendors and external service providers
• Ensure smooth tool integration and maintain test automation effectiveness

Profile Requirements

Must-have experience

• Proven track record as a Programme QA Lead accountable for defining and delivering QA strategy and roadmap
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills in complex environments
• In-depth understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum) including sprint and quarterly planning
• Advanced user of JIRA and Confluence
• Hands‑on experience with TestRail NFR testing tools and QA reporting solutions
• Experience managing and mentoring QA teams with a focus on automated testing
• Ability to translate complex QA concepts into clear, actionable communication for technical and non‑technical audiences
• Fluent English (minimum B2 level)

Preferred experience

• Experience in large‑scale platform or enterprise software environments
• Broad technical understanding of cloud services (AWS, GCP or Azure) including:
• Kubernetes
• Identity & Access Management (IAM) / Role‑Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Observability and monitoring practices

Eligibility

• Residency in the EU EEC, UK or Switzerland

Benefits

As a freelancer / contractor with us you will enjoy flexible working hours and the freedom to choose your own projects. Our platform gives you access to exciting projects in various industries and supports you in advancing your career. You’ll benefit from competitive pay and a dedicated team to help you with any questions you may have. Work independently and utilise our strong network to achieve your professional goals.

Key Skills

• Change Management
• Corporate Communications
• Apache Commons
• Compensation
• Civil Quality Control

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1