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Experis; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Experis is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer - Test Management to join a high-profile government programme. The role will lead quality assurance and testing activities across the software lifecycle, ensuring delivery standards and ongoing quality.

Key responsibilities include defining QA strategies, managing test planning and defect governance, and driving process improvements with cross-functional teams. Location involves 2-3 days across multiple UK sites.

Qualifications

• Experience leading QA and testing activities across complex projects.
• Experience with government programmes is preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end test management across project delivery.
• Define and implement QA strategies and testing approaches.
• Manage test planning, execution, and defect governance.
• Drive continuous improvement of testing processes and quality frameworks.
• Collaborate with technical teams and delivery leads to ensure successful outcomes.
• Provide strategic guidance on quality risks and mitigations.

Skills

Test management

Quality assurance

Defect governance

Stakeholder management

Test strategy

Job description

Location: 2 to 3 days in either London, Manchester, Leicester, Hursley, Glasgow or Edinburgh

Duration: 6 months

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer - Test Management professional to join a high-profile Government programme. This role offers the opportunity to lead quality assurance and testing activities across complex projects, ensuring robust delivery standards and maintaining quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end test management activities across project delivery.
• Define and implement quality assurance strategies and testing approaches.
• Manage test planning, execution, reporting, and defect governance.
• Drive continuous improvement of testing processes and quality frameworks.
• Collaborate with technical teams, stakeholders, and delivery leads to ensure successful outcomes.
• Provide strategic guidance on quality risks and mitigation activities.
• Ensure testing activities align with project objectives and delivery timelines.
• Functional Testing
• Non-Functional Testing
• Strong Technical Breadth
• Test Analysis
• Strategic Quality & Test Leadership
• Delivery & Execution Management
• Test & Quality Process Improvement and Optimisation
• Technical Awareness & Engineering Alignment
• Stakeholder Management & Communication
• Defect Governance & Quality Risk Management
• Risk-Based Decision Making