QA Lead

E-Frontiers; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

E-Frontiers is seeking an experienced QA Delivery Lead on a contract basis to drive end-to-end testing across large enterprise programmes in Ireland. The role tracks delivery, quality, and timelines while collaborating with business and technology teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have extensive QA leadership experience, strong test management skills, and a proven ability to mentor teams in agile/hybrid environments.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading QA delivery within large-scale enterprise programmes.
• Expert knowledge of Test Management methodologies and best practices.
• Strong experience in test estimation, planning and delivery management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end testing delivery for large programmes or assigned workstreams, ensuring delivery meets operational, contractual and quality objectives.
• Take ownership of QA delivery, ensuring testing activities are delivered on time, within scope and to the highest standards.
• Develop and oversee comprehensive test strategies, plans, estimations and schedules.
• Manage testing risks, dependencies and issues, implementing effective mitigation strategies where required.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, project managers, development teams and third-party vendors to ensure successful delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement by analysing delivery metrics and implementing QA best practices.
• Provide strategic guidance to improve testing processes, delivery efficiency and overall service quality.
• Mentor and support QA team members, promoting knowledge sharing and high performance.
• Influence delivery decisions across multiple teams and provide expert advice on quality assurance practices.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing engagements through additional QA services and delivery improvements.

Skills

Test Management

Test Estimation

Delivery Management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Agile Delivery

Job description

QA Delivery Lead (Contract)

Daily Rate: €450- 500 per day

Contract Duration: Until the end of June 2027

Location: Hybrid - 3-4 days per week onsite in South Dublin

Financial Services or Banking a big plus.

We are seeking an experienced QA Delivery Lead to join a major enterprise transformation programme on a long-term contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior quality assurance professional to lead testing delivery across large-scale projects, working closely with business and technology teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

This role is ideal for someone with extensive experience leading QA teams, managing end-to-end testing delivery, and driving continuous improvement across complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end testing delivery for large programmes or assigned workstreams, ensuring delivery meets operational, contractual and quality objectives.
• Take ownership of QA delivery, ensuring testing activities are delivered on time, within scope and to the highest standards.
• Develop and oversee comprehensive test strategies, plans, estimations and schedules.
• Manage testing risks, dependencies and issues, implementing effective mitigation strategies where required.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, project managers, development teams and third-party vendors to ensure successful delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement by analysing delivery metrics and implementing QA best practices.
• Provide strategic guidance to improve testing processes, delivery efficiency and overall service quality.
• Mentor and support QA team members, promoting knowledge sharing and high performance.
• Influence delivery decisions across multiple teams and provide expert advice on quality assurance practices.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing engagements through additional QA services and delivery improvements.

Required Experience

• Extensive experience leading QA delivery within large-scale enterprise programmes.
• Expert knowledge of Test Management methodologies and best practices.
• Strong experience in test estimation, planning and delivery management.
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships across business and technology teams.
• Experience leading distributed QA teams within Agile and hybrid delivery environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience managing delivery risks, quality metrics and governance.

Desirable Experience

• Account Delivery Management.
• Business Operations Management.
• Work Management.
• Experience delivering testing across large digital transformation or enterprise technology programmes.