Senior QA Leader — AI-Driven Automation & Testing

Hastings Insurance Services Limited; Bexhill-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent insurance company located in Bexhill-on-Sea seeks an experienced senior QA leader to drive technological transformation and improve the quality and efficiency of delivery through modern testing techniques and automation. This role involves leading a high-performing QA function, ensuring effective testing strategies, and collaborating closely with engineers and teams. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and comprehensive benefits including a car allowance, private medical insurance, and annual leave options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

£5k car allowance

Private medical insurance

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

27 days of annual leave

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading QA or test engineering teams in complex, data-driven environments.
• Hands-on capability to write, read, and review code.
• Experience applying AI-assisted testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end QA strategy and execution across all underwriting lines of business.
• Design and implement the QA strategy with a focus on improving quality and pace.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership in reviewing test strategies and automation design.

Skills

Leadership skills

Python proficiency

Test automation

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git/GitHub

Azure DevOps

Selenium

pytest

Job description

A prominent insurance company located in Bexhill-on-Sea seeks an experienced senior QA leader to drive technological transformation and improve the quality and efficiency of delivery through modern testing techniques and automation. This role involves leading a high-performing QA function, ensuring effective testing strategies, and collaborating closely with engineers and teams. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and comprehensive benefits including a car allowance, private medical insurance, and annual leave options.