Principal QA Consultant

6 months ago

Oakham, United Kingdom Cielo Costa Full time

**Location**: UK

Be part of a values-driven, globally expanding consultancy.
- Make a significant impact on our customers' satisfaction and growth.
- Fulfilling career opportunities await those who align with our vision and values.

**About Us**:
From our humble origins, we've evolved into a thriving team of 45+ professionals, catering to an impressive clientele including BRE, Gucci, Circle Health Group, Currys, GoCompare, Open Health, MWH Treatment, and Triton, among others.

As a boutique consultancy, we pride ourselves on an exceptional team dynamic, specializing in crafting solutions primarily rooted in Microsoft technologies. Our expertise spans full-stack web development, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Azure, where we leverage cutting-edge technologies to intelligently resolve real business problems.

**What does your day to day look like?**:
As a Principal Quality Assurance Consultant, your role encompasses many responsibilities.
- Manage a team of QA analysts, providing guidance, coaching, and development opportunities
- Oversee the delivery of testing and QA services to our customers, ensuring that we meet commitments and exceed customer expectations
- Work closely with our customers to understand their needs and ensure their satisfaction
- Develop and implement processes and procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our QA services
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure the seamless delivery of our services
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to identify areas for improvement
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and developments to ensure that our testing and QA services remain competitive

Remember, this role may evolve into a senior management position, so your impact will extend beyond day-to-day operations. If this resonates with you, we encourage you to explore this opportunity further

**What we seek in you**:
**Strategic Planning and Process Definition**

**Test Planning and Strategy**:Work with other key stakeholders, such as the QA Manager, Resourcing Manager, and Project Managers to create a comprehensive roadmap for testing activities. Define test objectives, identify deliverables, determine approaches, and allocate resources. **Configuration Management**:Establish processes for version control, environment management, and configuration consistency. **Metrics and Reporting**:Develop metrics to measure QA effectiveness and report progress to the Director of Technology and SLT.

**Leadership and Communication**

**Management Plan**:Develop a clear plan for QA activities, including roles, responsibilities, and communication channels.**Set Clear Goals**: Define specific, measurable goals for the QA team. Align these goals with overall project objectives.**Manage and Improve Communication**:Foster open communication channels within a geographically distributed team. Leverage collaboration tools and regular virtual meetings.

**Team Collaboration and Motivation**

**Knowledge sharing**: Encourage collaboration among team members across different locations. Share knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned.**Measure Change Impact**:Assess how changes (such as process improvements or tool adoption) affect the team’s performance.**Continuous Improvement**:Promote a culture of learning and adaptability. Encourage team members to contribute ideas for process enhancement.

**Technical Competence**

**Test Design and Execution**:Ensure team members understand testing techniques, test case design, and test execution.**Use Automated Testing**:Implement automation to streamline repetitive tasks and improve efficiency.

**Effective Communication**

**Active Listening**:Understand customer needs, concerns, and feedback by actively listening during interactions.**Clear Communication**:Articulate QA processes, benefits, and solutions in a way that resonates with customers.**Empathy**:Show understanding and compassion towards customer issues.

**Customer-Centric Approach**

**Customer Advocacy**:Be an advocate for customers within the organisation, ensuring their needs are met.**Problem-Solving**:Address customer challenges promptly and find effective solutions.**Customer Education**:Educate customers about QA practices and how they enhance their experience.

**Sales Skills**

**Product Knowledge**:Understand the QA services thoroughly to explain their value proposition.**Consultative Selling**:Tailor solutions to individual customer needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Remember that managing a geographically distributed QA team requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and effective communication. By fostering collaboration, setting clear goals, and leveraging technology, you can ensure quality across distances and deliver successful software projects

**At Cielo Costa QA Analysts typically have these technical proficiencies, so it would be beneficial if you had the same experience**:

- QA Analysts are responsible for dis

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