QA Manager – Cyber Insurtech

Propel London; London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cyber insurtech is seeking a Quality Practice Lead in London to shape quality evolution during an exciting growth phase. This role entails developing quality strategies, managing a test team, and collaborating across departments to integrate quality at every level. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies and experience in leading quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience with test strategy development and execution.
• Deep Agile experience and familiarity with automation.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring QA professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop the quality strategy and evaluate practices.
• Hire, coach, and mentor a high-performing team.
• Integrate quality practices into DevOps platforms.

Skills

Test strategy development

Microsoft Technologies

.NET systems

Metrics development

Coaching

Mentoring

Agile practices

Continuous integration

Automation

Job description

Job Description

The Role

As a Quality Practice Lead for this high-growth cyber insurtech, you will have the opportunity to shape how Quality evolves during an exciting period for the technology team and the business overall. You will be a thought leader within the organization, playing a key role in architecting the business's automation framework and managing the test team to reduce defects.

You will also collaborate with other practice leads across Software Development, DevOps, and Agile methodologies to ensure Quality is at the core of everything the technology team does.

Responsibilities

1. Develop the quality strategy across the business, evaluating current practices and identifying areas for improvement.
2. Work closely with other departments to implement software strategies.
3. Hire, coach, and mentor a high-performing team of SDET’s and QA engineers.
4. Establish career development plans for team members.
5. Integrate quality practices into DevOps platforms and services.

About You

As a Quality Practice Lead for this high-growth cyber insurtech, you will possess various skills that will help you succeed in the role. (Don’t worry if you don’t have all these skills, still apply!):

• Experience developing and executing a test strategy.
• Experience with Microsoft Technologies and .NET systems.
• Experience developing metrics to assess the performance of the test team.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and hiring Quality professionals.
• Deep Agile experience.
• Experience with continuous integration and automation.
• Experience with delivery and related technologies.

Compensation

You can earn up to £110k plus a range of benefits.