Talent Acquisition Lead at Infoplus Technologies UK Limited
We are seeking an experienced QA leader to drive quality strategy, test execution, and continuous improvement across our product portfolio.
1. Quality Strategy & Planning
* Collaborate with Product Owners & Tech PMs to understand project goals, scope, and acceptance criteria.
* Develop detailed test plans, test cases, and test data aligned with project timelines and risk profiles.
2. Hands‑On Test Execution
* Lead and participate in testing activities (manual & automated) across web and backend services.
* Collaborate with the test automation team to promote shift‑left practices and CI/CD integration.
* Validate defect fixes, perform root‑cause analysis, and ensure high‑quality releases.
* Assign, review, and prioritize tasks for QA engineers; remove blockers and ensure on‑time delivery.
* Foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and accountability through code/test reviews and coaching.
* Define career development goals; conduct regular feedback and performance evaluations.
4. Progress Tracking & Reporting
* Build and maintain QA dashboards in tools like Jira, TestRail, or equivalent.
* Present concise status reports and data‑driven insights to stakeholders, highlighting risks & mitigation plans.
5. Stakeholder & Cross‑Team Collaboration
* Act as the primary QA point of contact for Tech PMs, Engineering Leads, and Product Owners.
* Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release readiness reviews.
* Advocate for high product quality and user experience throughout the SDLC.
6. Process Improvement
* Evaluate and refine QA processes (test pyramid, risk‑based testing, automation strategy).
* Introduce best practices, emerging tools, and methodologies to boost efficiency and coverage.
* Lead retrospectives to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications
* 7+ years of QA experience with at least 2+ years in a lead/managerial capacity.
* Strong background in Agile/Scrum methodologies and working closely with Tech PMs & product teams.
* Proficiency in test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, Zephyr), defect tracking, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.).
* Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), APIs, databases, and modern web/mobile architectures.
* Excellent communication & presentation skills—able to convey complex information clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor distributed QA teams, set priorities, and deliver under tight timelines.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Quality Assurance and Other
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting, IT System Testing and Evaluation, and IT System Installation and Disposal
Location
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
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