QA Lead

Betsson Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online gaming company is looking for a QA Lead responsible for defining and managing quality assurance processes in their software development. The role focuses on automated testing, Agile and DevOps practices to ensure product quality. Responsibilities include establishing QA standards, integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating with teams to drive quality improvements. The ideal candidate has a strong QA leadership background and exceptional communication skills. Benefits include gym memberships and quarterly bonuses.

Benefits

Discounted gym membership and company contribution

Quarterly Bonus

Fully paid Vitality membership for you and your family

Cycle to work Scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in QA leadership roles with a strong focus on automated testing.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with containerization and cloud-based test environments.

Responsibilities

• Establish QA standards and frameworks that align with Agile and DevOps principles.
• Define and implement automated testing strategies across various testing types.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to meet quality objectives.
• Communicate test results and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Mentor QA team members in automation and Agile/DevOps.

Skills

Automated testing

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Communication skills

Communication skills

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

The QA Lead is responsible for defining, implementing, and managing quality assurance processes across software development and delivery, with a strong focus on automated testing and alignment with Agile and DevOps practices. This role ensures that products meet agreed standards and compliance requirements while driving continuous improvement in testing practices, automation coverage, and quality metrics.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain QA standards, frameworks, and processes aligned with Agile and DevOps principles. Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. Advise on quality improvement initiatives and monitor effectiveness.
• Define and implement automated testing strategies across functional, integration, and performance testing. Lead the design and maintenance of automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright). Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and rapid feedback. Monitor automation coverage and effectiveness, reporting metrics to stakeholders.
• Embed QA practices within Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, retrospectives). Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure testing is part of the deployment pipeline. Promote shift-left testing and continuous quality throughout the development lifecycle. Support test environments and infrastructure as code for scalability and reliability.
• Select and implement appropriate testing tools and methodologies for automation and manual testing. Promote best practices in test automation and continuous integration.
• Collaborate with development, product, and operations teams to ensure quality objectives are met. Communicate test results, automation progress, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Mentor and coach QA team members in automation and Agile/DevOps practices. Allocate resources and manage workload across projects.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in QA leadership roles with strong focus on automated testing and Agile/DevOps environments.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Familiarity with containerization and cloud-based test environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Company Benefits

• Discounted gym membership and company contribution
• Quarterly Bonus
• Fully paid Vitality membership for you and your family
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Enhanced annual leave, which increases with length of service!