QA Engineer Lead

Meta; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a QA Engineering Lead to enhance product quality for innovative technologies impacting billions globally. In this dynamic role, you will define test strategies, lead a team of testers, and collaborate with engineering teams to implement automation solutions. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in quality engineering and a passion for delivering exceptional products. Join a forward-thinking organization that is shaping the future of social technology through immersive experiences beyond traditional digital connections.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of quality engineering experience with a strong focus on test automation.
• Hands-on experience with planning, designing, and executing tests.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute product quality strategies for Meta's products.
• Manage a team of testers to conduct black box testing.

Skills

Test Automation

Quality Engineering

Python

Java

C/C++

Performance Testing

Stress Testing

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Test Automation Tools

Automation Frameworks

Job description

The Product Quality organization at Meta is responsible for quality improvements to enable great end-to-end experiences for people and businesses. The Product Quality organization is seeking QA Engineering Leads to test and assess product quality for the Meta products. As a QA Engineering Lead, you will help shape the future of what we build here at Meta. You will enjoy solving quality challenges for products built with cutting-edge and interoperable technology serving 3+ billion people worldwide. You will define test strategies, ensure product correctness for launches, and improve testing efficiency at scale. An ideal candidate will have a background in a technical field, with extensive test engineering experience. They are a self-starter, detail-oriented, experienced to deal with ambiguity, and have a passion for quality.

Responsibilities

1. Plan, develop, and execute product quality strategies for Meta's products.
2. Develop test strategies for business-critical projects to ensure product correctness before launch.
3. Manage a team of in-house and offshore testers to conduct black box testing.
4. Spearhead initiatives that influence engineering organizations to build a quality-driven approach.
5. Partner with engineering and infrastructure teams to leverage automation for scalable solutions to prevent regressions and ensure reliability of products.
6. Identify gaps and opportunities to improve quality.
7. Define and implement QA processes to optimize and scale testing within the product.
8. Establish and drive the adoption of quality metrics that help measure test effectiveness, efficiency, and overall quality of the product.
9. Assess non-functional (e.g., i18n, l10n, a11y) product quality in collaboration with other quality-focused teams and provide key insights to product teams.
10. Communicate with stakeholders at all levels to keep them informed of the quality program's progress and to obtain their buy-in on key decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
2. Experience with industry-standard test automation tools and automation frameworks.
3. 6+ years of quality engineering and/or test engineering experience.
4. Hands-on experience with planning, designing, executing tests, and knowledge of performance and stress-testing.
5. Experience implementing and maintaining quality test automation for both mobile and web applications.
6. Experience managing black box testing with remote testers.
7. Experience in Python, PHP, Java, C/C++, or equivalent coding language.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with industry-standard test automation tools and automation frameworks.
2. Knowledge of how to use data to improve product quality.
3. Experience with QA processes and methodologies.
4. Experience working across multiple cross-functional engineering teams globally.
5. Experience with ambiguity and having the initiative to improve product quality coverage and effectiveness.
6. Experience communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
7. Experience thriving in an ambiguous environment that demands constant self-prioritization.
8. Experience in project management approaches, tools, and phases of a project life cycle.
9. Experience in technical leadership, project management, and executive communication.

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.