Project QA Lead

TXP; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

TXP is seeking a Senior/Project QA Lead to drive quality across a large AWS-based modernisation programme. This hands-on leadership role will set QA direction, embed automation, and confidently challenge stakeholders and delivery teams.

The role requires senior QA/lead experience in AWS/cloud environments with Java and React applications, strong automation and CI/CD knowledge, and the ability to influence at a senior level. Onboarding up to 4 weeks; immediate delivery expected.

Qualifications

• Senior QA Lead with AWS/cloud experience on large modernisation programmes.
• Hands-on leadership setting QA direction and automation embedding.
• Experience with Java and React applications and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA strategy and delivery across multiple teams.
• Drive automation and modern QA practices across the programme.
• Embed repeatable frameworks and standards for QA work.
• Own test planning, risk assessment, and reporting.
• Provide hands-on support and challenge at senior levels.

Skills

QA leadership

AWS/cloud

Java

React

Automation

CI/CD

Playwright

Gatling

Tools

AWS (Kubernetes)

Java/Spring Boot

React

GitLab CI/CD

Playwright

OWASP

Gatling

Job description

Senior/Project QA Lead (AWS, Java, React) - Public Sector

£550 per day | Inside IR35 | 6 months | Telford (2x monthly) | BPSS clearance

Seeking a Senior QA Lead to drive quality across a large AWS-based modernisation programme.

This is a hands-on leadership role - setting QA direction, embedding automation, and confidently challenging stakeholders and delivery teams.

Tech:

• AWS (Kubernetes), Java / Spring Boot, React, GitLab CI/CD, Playwright, OWASP, Gatling

Role:

• Lead QA strategy and delivery across multiple teams
• Drive automation and modern QA practices
• Embed repeatable frameworks and standards
• Own test planning, risk, and reporting
• Provide hands-on support and challenge where needed

You:

• Senior QA / Test Lead in AWS / cloud environments
• Experience with Java and React applications
• Strong automation and CI/CD knowledge
• Confident pushing back and influencing at senior levelOnboarding expected to take up to 4 weeks max - candidates must be ready to deliver quickly.

This is a high-impact role driving quality in a fast-moving, cloud-native programme