QA Test Lead – London, Security-Cleared Programme

LA International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 92,250 - 110,700; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking a QA Engineering Specialist in London to lead testing initiatives on a high‑profile programme. You will plan, manage and execute manual and automated testing across complex, large scale efforts, ensuring quality and compliance with standards.

The role requires experience with test tooling (JIRA, Confluence, XRAY) and ISTQB certification, with DV clearance or eligibility. The contract is for 12 months with a daily rate of £500–£600 and IR35 Inside status.

Qualifications

• Experience in test management and planning for large programmes.
• Hands-on manual and automated testing across domains.
• Familiarity with test design/writing and ISO 9001/29119 awareness.
• ISTQB certification and use of test tooling such as JIRA/Confluence/XRAY.
• DV security clearance or eligibility is desirable.

Skills

Test Management

Test Planning

Manual Testing

Automated Testing

Test Case Design

Functional Testing

Non-Functional Testing

JIRA

Confluence

XRAY

Ansible

ISTQB Certification

DV Clearance

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

XRAY

Ansible

Job description

LA International is seeking a QA Engineering Specialist in London to lead testing initiatives on a high‑profile programme. You will plan, manage and execute manual and automated testing across complex, large scale efforts, ensuring quality and compliance with standards.

The role requires experience with test tooling (JIRA, Confluence, XRAY) and ISTQB certification, with DV clearance or eligibility. The contract is for 12 months with a daily rate of £500–£600 and IR35 Inside status.