Lead QA Engineer

MCS Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Belfast is seeking a Lead QA Engineer with a strong focus on automation. This role involves shaping the QA function by defining strategies and mentoring a team. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in test automation and experience in building testing frameworks. This opportunity offers a hybrid work model and a chance to significantly influence the QA strategy.

Benefits

Clear career progression

Influence on QA function

Opportunity for mentorship

Qualifications

• Strong background in test automation.
• Experience building or scaling test frameworks and strategies.
• Confident mentoring others and influencing QA direction.

Responsibilities

• Define a comprehensive test strategy.
• Set priorities for the testing roadmap.
• Introduce and scale automated testing, especially on the backend.

Skills

Test automation background

Mentoring skills

Frontend and backend testing

Influencing QA direction

Tools

TypeScript

Job description

Exclusive Role!

Lead QA Engineer- Automation-Focused

Belfast (Hybrid), up to £80,000!

Are you ready to shape the future of QA in a growing engineering team? We're partnering with our client looking for a Lead QA Engineer to drive automation strategy, mentor an established team, and build out a modern testing roadmap with plenty of influence and ownership from day one.

This is a brand-new role, ideal for someone who's passionate about testing, experienced in automation, and excited to leave their mark on both strategy and execution.

The Opportunity:

• Define a comprehensive test strategy
• Set priorities for the testing roadmap
• Introduce and scale automated testing, especially on the backend
• Review and evolve the current TypeScript-based test framework and tools
• Influence team structure and long-term QA vision
• Collaborate with architects and leadership on QA maturity and scale-up planning
• Provide mentorship

What We're Looking For:

• Strong background in test automation
• Experience building or scaling test frameworks and strategies
• Confident mentoring others and influencing QA direction
• Comfortable working across both frontend and backend testing
• Someone who can hit the ground running and enjoys taking ownership

Why Join?

• You'll have real influence, this is your chance to put your stamp on the QA function
• Clear career progression, whether you're aiming for Principal QA or a management pathway
• The team is open, respectful, and genuinely excited to improve
• Engineering leadership is open to ideas, feedback, and change
• A rare opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up in an established and successful business

To discuss this opportunity confidentially, contact Rachel McAllister, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group, at 02896935516 or email [e-mail].

Even if this position isn't a perfect fit, we may have other roles that match your skills. Visit MCS Group to explore a wide range of current and exclusive positions at www.mcsgroup.jobs.