Location: Full time
Department: Lead Assurance
Experience Level: Senior (typically 7 years in QA/Testing roles)
Lead Quality Analyst Drive Software Quality Assurance Excellence
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Lead Quality Analyst to champion software quality assurance within our dynamic technology-led organisation. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring seamless delivery of robust reliable and scalable solutions. As a hands-on QA leader you will mentor talented teams define best-in-class testing strategies and help embed a strong quality mindset across our end-to-end product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities Quality Assurance Team Leadership & Automation
- Lead & mentor QA analysts and engineers to deliver consistently high-quality outputs in line with project objectives.
- Define implement and refine test strategies approaches and plans (manual and automated) across multiple projects and products.
- Collaborate closely with development product and business stakeholders to clarify requirements set expectations and ensure quality at source.
- Oversee test execution defect management and root cause analysis driving solution-focused outcomes.
- Advocate for and expand test automation frameworks supporting shift-left and CI/CD practices for accelerated delivery.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives drawing on leading QA methodologies and process excellence.
- Report on quality metrics risks and issues in a timely manner with actionable insight for leadership and project teams.
Essential Skills & Experience Lead QA Analyst
- Proven experience (7 years) in software quality assurance with recent leadership (QA lead senior QA or equivalent).
- Hands-on expertise in modern test automation tools and frameworks (e.g. Selenium Cucumber REST-assured JMeter Postman or equivalent).
- Solid understanding of agile delivery models and continuous integration/continuous deployment environments.
- Strong knowledge of defect lifecycle management tools (e.g. JIRA Azure DevOps TestRail).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative solutions-focused approach.
- Demonstrable ability to guide teams through change drive improvements and embed best practices.
- Experience testing APIs databases and distributed systems (with a keen eye for risk and performance).
What We Offer Lead Quality Analyst Opportunity
- A culture of learning collaboration and innovation.
- Opportunities for career progression continuous professional development and certifications.
- Flexible/remote working environment.
- Inclusive supportive team and a commitment to work/life balance.
- Attractive benefits package in line with senior/lead QA positions.