We’re partnering with a specialist organisation in the international education and skills recognition sector to appoint a QA Lead Engineer to shape and lead their testing capability.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on testing, wants to introduce and grow automation, and is excited by the idea of improving quality across a meaningful, mission‑driven digital portfolio used by learners, institutions and governments globally.
As QA Lead Engineer, you will:
* Lead hands‑on manual testing across multiple web and digital platforms (functional, regression, integration, accessibility).
* Own test planning, test cases and test scripts, managing everything through Azure DevOps.
* Introduce and evolve automated testing (e.g. Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) where it adds value.
* Help define and embed modern QA processes and best practice across a collaborative development team.
* Mentor and support a Senior Assurance Engineer, helping them to grow and develop.
* Work closely with Developers, Product Owners, BAs and Project Managers to ensure quality is built in from the start.
* Report on test progress, risks and issues to IT leadership, with clear, evidence‑based recommendations.
What we’re looking for
You don’t need to tick every box, but you’ll likely have:
* Solid background in manual testing and test case design.
* Experience creating and maintaining test plans, scripts and regression packs.
* Exposure to, or experience with, test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress or Playwright.
* Good understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and modern QA / test methodologies.
* Experience using Azure DevOps for work management and/or test management.
* Some experience leading, coaching or mentoring other testers or engineers.
* Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach – comfortable working with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
* Typically 5+ years’ experience in a QA / Test role.
Nice to have:
* Experience maturing QA processes in a growing or evolving organisation.
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests.
* ISTQB or similar testing certification.