Senior QA Lead — AWS/Java/React Automation & Strategy

TXP; Telford; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

TXP is seeking a Senior/Project QA Lead to drive quality across a large AWS-based modernization programme in the public sector. This hands-on leadership role sets QA direction, embeds automation, and challenges stakeholders and delivery teams to raise standards.

You will own test planning, risk assessment, and reporting while guiding multiple squads. Expect a fast-paced environment where you push back when needed and ensure repeatable QA frameworks are in place to deliver reliable software.

Qualifications

• Senior QA / Test Lead with AWS/cloud experience.
• Strong automation and CI/CD knowledge.
• Ability to influence at senior levels and drive QA strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA strategy and delivery across multiple teams
• Drive automation and modern QA practices
• Embed repeatable frameworks and standards
• Own test planning, risk, and reporting
• Provide hands-on support and challenge where needed

Skills

Senior QA

QA Lead

Automation

CI/CD

Cloud/AWS

Test Strategy

Stakeholder Influence

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Java

Spring Boot

React

GitLab CI/CD

Playwright

OWASP

Gatling

Job description

TXP is seeking a Senior/Project QA Lead to drive quality across a large AWS-based modernization programme in the public sector. This hands-on leadership role sets QA direction, embeds automation, and challenges stakeholders and delivery teams to raise standards.

You will own test planning, risk assessment, and reporting while guiding multiple squads. Expect a fast-paced environment where you push back when needed and ensure repeatable QA frameworks are in place to deliver reliable software.