QA Architect

HelloKindred; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HelloKindred is seeking a QA Architect to lead the testing strategy and standards across their Cybersecurity Technology and Engineering function. This role will define and deliver QA maturity frameworks and support secure delivery in a global environment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in QA, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to influence enterprise-wide testing practices. A hybrid work model is available for this position, providing flexibility while contributing to an innovative team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience defining and delivering enterprise testing strategies and QA governance frameworks.
• Strong experience aligning testing strategy with business objectives.
• Extensive QA experience, including leadership roles such as QA Architect or QA Manager.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver testing strategy, QA maturity framework, and QA standards.
• Drive adoption of automated testing practices across engineering teams.
• Collaborate with QA leadership to implement Cyber QA practice vision.

Skills

Enterprise testing strategy

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile practices

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

GIT

Job description

Job Description

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: May 12, 2027

Work set up: Hybrid

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a QA Architect to join their Cybersecurity Technology and Engineering function. This role will play a key part in defining and driving the Testing Strategy, QA maturity frameworks, and standards across Cyber as part of a central Professional Testing Practice. The position requires a strategic and hands‑on leader who can influence enterprise‑wide testing practices, enhance quality engineering capabilities, and support secure delivery across a complex, global environment.

What you will do

• Define and deliver testing strategy, QA maturity framework, and QA standards across Cyber.
• Establish frameworks, processes, methodologies, and tooling to support consistent testing practices.
• Lead maturity assessments and define remediation plans to achieve target QA maturity levels.
• Drive adoption of automated testing practices across engineering teams.
• Determine appropriate levels of performance and stress testing for applications.
• Support both in-house and third‑party application testing approaches.
• Collaborate with QA leadership to implement the Cyber QA practice vision.
• Develop and deliver training programs for QA professionals and testing practice members.
• Monitor adoption and effective usage of QA tools across teams.
• Define standards for testing evidence to support audit and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with testing standards and provide metrics and dashboards to track adoption.
• Establish and track KPIs and OKRs to measure quality, delivery performance, and process efficiency.
• Engage with stakeholders across cybersecurity teams, control owners, and business units to drive alignment.
• Provide guidance on Agile and DevSecOps testing practices and processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience defining and delivering enterprise testing strategies and QA governance frameworks.
• Strong experience aligning testing strategy with business objectives across multiple teams and regions.
• Extensive QA experience, including leadership roles such as QA Architect or QA Manager.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build partnerships across teams.
• Experience analysing data and presenting insights, including trend analysis and identification of outliers.
• Solid understanding of Agile development and DevSecOps practices, including associated metrics and workflows.
• Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and GIT.
• Strong communication skills with experience facilitating workshops and producing best practice documentation.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, team-oriented environments.
• Demonstrated leadership mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and change management.

Additional Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.