Quality assurance lead

Job Description

Quality Assurance Lead

Permanent | Hybrid/Hounslow | Quality Assurance & Test Automation |

At Peregrine, we're always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector – we are always in search of the best talent to place, now.

The role:

Our client is a global technology organisation that develops and delivers complex, enterprise-scale software solutions used by businesses and consumers worldwide. They are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Lead to define testing strategy, drive quality standards, and support the continued evolution of their automation capabilities.

You will act as a technical reference point within the QA function, helping to ensure the delivery of high-quality products whilst promoting best practices, continuous improvement, and automation-first approaches across the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain test strategies, test plans, and quality assurance frameworks
• Design and execute both functional and non-functional testing activities
• Enhance and optimise regression testing suites through automation
• Identify, log, validate, and track defects through to resolution
• Support software releases and ensure quality standards are maintained
• Communicate testing progress, risks, issues, and recommendations to stakeholders
• Mentor QA team members and promote knowledge sharing across the team
• Drive continuous improvement of QA processes, tooling, and methodologies
• Act as a technical point of reference for QA-related initiatives

Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience in Quality Assurance and software testing
• Proven experience defining and implementing test strategies
• Strong automation testing experience
• Experience working within CI/CD environments
• Solid understanding of QA methodologies, standards, and best practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams
• Proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset

Desirable skills:

• UFT Developer
• Playwright
• Selenium
• Robot Framework
• Java
• TypeScript / JavaScript
• Python
• Experience working within large-scale enterprise environments

About Peregrine

We build workforces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference. When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team that's focused on growth, both yours, our clients', and the sectors we support. You'll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary.

How Specialist Talent Works

As a permanent employee at Peregrine, you'll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means you'll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. You'll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. You're not a contractor - you're a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community.

Our Culture

We're curious, open, and always learning. We believe in doing great work and doing it with integrity. We support each other, share ideas freely, and celebrate progress big and small. And we care about the impact we make, whether that's helping clients solve tough problems or creating opportunities for people from all walks of life.

Diversity and Inclusion

We're proud to be a diverse team, with 20+ nationalities represented across Peregrine. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences, and we're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through our partnerships and internal initiatives, we're working to improve social mobility, reduce our environmental impact, and help our clients build more inclusive teams too.