Lead QA Engineer

Onyx-Conseil; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking a Lead QA Engineer to oversee software testing processes. The role involves collaborating with development teams, managing both manual and automated testing, and driving improvements in QA efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in QA management and testing methodologies.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Private medical and dental cover

Performance related bonus

Pension

Qualifications

• QA experience in manual and automation testing.
• Experience in QA management.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end life cycle of testing and assurance.
• Develop and execute test plans and cases.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelors degree in computer science

Tools

Selenium

CI/CD tools

Git

Job description

The Lead QA Engineer will lead the development and execution of software testing processes, ensuring the quality of software products. You will collaborate with the development team and business to identify and resolve issues, ensuring the software meets specified requirements and standards. The role involves managing both manual and automated testing, controlling test environments, and driving improvements in QA efficiency.

Responsibilities:

1. Own the end-to-end life cycle of testing and assurance
2. Develop and execute test plans and cases based on software requirements and technical specifications
3. Control test environment to reflect the production environment
4. Engage in sprint cycles and ceremonies
5. Leverage manual testing experience to identify scenarios, create models, and execute exploratory testing
6. Manage and control automated test scripts, assisting engineers in adopting good testing principles
7. Accountable for UAT activities
8. Record test results and compare them to expected results
9. Identify, track, and manage bugs throughout testing
10. Collaborate with stakeholders including product managers, project managers, engineers, architects, and the business to ensure project/product understanding and well-defined testing and assurance strategy
11. Drive improvements in QA efficiency and maturity through processes and ways of working

Qualifications:

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
• QA experience in manual and automation testing
• QA management experience
• Knowledge of software development methodologies and processes
• Experience in Selenium or other automated testing frameworks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools
• Effective communication skills suitable for the audience
• Ability to adapt and respond effectively to change and uncertainty
• Teamwork and collaboration skills to achieve goals
• Responsibility and accountability in task completion
• Customer service focus and commitment to customer satisfaction
• Ability to build stakeholder confidence and demonstrate credibility as an expert
• Timely decision-making considering benefits and constraints

Desirable

• Knowledge of .Net, JavaScript, Python, SQL
• Experience with performance and load testing tools
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Certifications in QA or software testing (e.g., ISTQB)

We are committed to investing in our staff and offer formal and informal learning opportunities for development.

We value diversity and equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we encourage candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria to apply. Please inform us in advance if you are applying under this scheme by emailing us. Learn more about Diversity and Inclusion at RSSB.

If you require reasonable adjustments during our selection process, including alternative formats, please contact us.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working options within core hours, including the choice to work from both the office and home. If you seek additional flexibility, discuss this at the interview stage.

We value our staff and offer a competitive benefits package, including 30 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), holiday buy/sell schemes, private medical and dental cover, season ticket loans, travel subsidies, cycle-to-work schemes, volunteer leave, performance bonuses, and pension contributions.