We're hiring a QA & Test Lead
This one's for someone who genuinely
cares
about software quality not just ticking test cases, but shaping how quality is built into a product from day one. The role is Hybrid based in Wakefield (WF4) so you must be able to travel to site 3-days a week.
This is a
hands-on QA leadership role
. You'll own the testing strategy end-to-end: exploratory testing, automation (UI + API), release confidence, and setting the standard for how quality shows up across the business.
What you'll be doing:
* Designing and executing robust test plans for new features
* Building and maintaining automated test suites
* Getting stuck into exploratory testing to uncover edge cases
* Defining quality gates and release criteria
* Tracking quality metrics and test coverage
* Working side-by-side with engineers to reproduce, fix, and verify bugs
* Championing best-practice testing across the team
Why this role stands out:
* You'll define the QA strategy and standards from scratch
* Direct influence on product quality and releases
* Close collaboration with engineering and founders
* A clear path to
Head of QA / Quality Engineering
What we're looking for:
* 3+ years in QA / software testing
* Strong automation experience (Playwright, Cypress, or similar)
* API testing experience (Postman / REST)
* CI/CD and test integration knowledge
* SQL for data validation
* A methodical, detail-driven testing mindset
Your growth in the first 6–12 months:
* Build out the automation framework
* Embed QA into CI/CD pipelines
* Own quality gates and release confidence
* Grow into Head of QA as the team scales
* Shape the long-term quality culture and hiring standards
Bonus points if you've:
* Worked with TypeScript / JavaScript
* Done performance or load testing
* Built B2B SaaS products
* Thrived in early-stage or fast-growth environments
If this sounds like you or someone you know who
lives and breathes quality
get in touch
No sponsorship offered for this position.