Quality Assurance Lead

Burns Sheehan; Watford; On-site; GBP 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology provider in Watford is seeking a Lead QA Engineer to ensure the performance, security, and reliability of their IoT platforms. This hands-on role focuses on manual testing, user acceptance testing, and driving quality across the solution scope in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a proactive approach to testing. The position is full-time with a competitive salary and bonus structure.

Qualifications

• Experience in hands-on testing of software solutions.
• Proactive approach to testing and quality assurance.
• Ability to communicate effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct manual testing of the web-based platform.
• Ensure UAT aligns with user requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance system reliability.

Skills

Manual Testing

User Acceptance Testing

API Testing

Collaborative Communication

Exploratory Testing

Job description

Lead QA Engineer

£75,000 + 10% Bonus

Watford – 3 days per week

Here at Burns Sheehan, we are working exclusively with an international provider of IoT and connectivity solutions, specialising in critical sectors such as security, infrastructure, and telecommunications.

With a rapidly expanding team and a strong market presence across multiple regions, they are looking to continue their growth, as they seek a Lead/Senior QA Engineer to play a key role in ensuring the performance, security, and reliability of their platforms.

The Role

This is a hands‑on Lead/Senior Quality Assurance Engineer role focusing predominantly on manual testing, with the opportunity to influence automation strategies over time. You will be responsible for validating software solutions developed by a remote engineering team, working closely with internal stakeholders to enhance product quality.

The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach to testing, providing early feedback to the engineering team to help shape enhancements before they go live. This is not just about executing test cases—it’s about driving quality across the full solution scope.

Key Responsibilities

• Manual Testing of a web‑based platform that manages IoT devices, modems, and phone systems.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT) – ensuring solutions align with end‑user requirements.
• Quality Feedback Loop – collaborating with engineering and product teams to enhance system reliability, usability, scalability, and security.
• Exploratory Testing – assessing new feature releases and system updates for functionality gaps.
• API Exposure & Testing – supporting the introduction of API‑based solutions.
• Stakeholder Communication – working cross‑functionally with development, product, and operations teams.

Sound Interesting? Feel free to apply and look forward to hearing from you. This role does not offer sponsorship for international candidates.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Media, Telecommunications, and IT Services and IT Consulting