Lead Testing Strategist
3 weeks ago
Director of Quality Assurance
Location: Newport (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £72,931
About the Role
Yolk Recruitment is thrilled to partner with a forward-thinking civil service organization that is undergoing a significant digital transformation. This organization is committed to innovative practices and has earned recognition as a Stonewall Diversity Champion, emphasizing their dedication to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We are seeking a skilled Director of Quality Assurance (eligible for SC clearance) to engage in exciting technology initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with advanced cloud technologies, modern delivery methodologies, and pioneering projects involving artificial intelligence and machine learning, creating a vibrant and engaging work atmosphere. You will collaborate with specialists in various fields, allowing for personal growth and the chance to contribute to groundbreaking endeavors.
Our client values continuous learning and development, providing exceptional training opportunities for their team members. They prioritize employee input in decision-making processes, recognizing that their staff are the most valuable asset of the organization.
Candidate Profile
- A strong enthusiasm for testing and a keen interest in exploring emerging technologies and methodologies.
- Lead the Quality Assurance function by defining strategies, establishing standards, and enhancing TMMi maturity levels.
- Support the technical and professional growth of all Quality Assurance Engineers.
- Promote automation testing within the CI/CD pipeline.
- Work closely with the Cross Service Test Manager, Head of Development, Test Leads, and other key stakeholders.
What the Director of Quality Assurance will bring to the team:
- In-depth understanding of enterprise-scale systems and the significance of various testing types in maintaining high operational standards.
- Extensive experience in managing technical teams.
- Proven experience with mainstream test automation frameworks.
- Familiarity with modern delivery frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban.
- Experience in iterative or DevOps environments.
- Commitment to knowledge sharing and mentoring junior team members.
Technical Expertise
- Advanced knowledge of ISTQB.
- Proficiency in functional and performance automation testing for Web and API.
- Understanding of enterprise-scale systems and the essential role of various testing types in ensuring high operational standards.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of up to £72,932.
- Pension contributions of up to 27.9%.
- Flexible working hours - complete your 37.5 hours on a schedule that suits you between 5am and 10pm.
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 30 days).
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