Lead QA Engineer - Automation & AI (Hybrid)

Hastingsdirectsmartmiles; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital insurance provider is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer for Automation & AI to enhance their QA capabilities. The successful candidate will lead the QA strategy across various platforms, ensuring high-quality delivery using modern testing techniques and automation. Candidates should have strong leadership capabilities, proficiency in Python, and experience in regulated environments. This role offers a hybrid work model across locations including Leicester and Bexhill.

Benefits

Competitive salary

£5k car allowance

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading QA teams in regulated tech environments.
• Ability to write and review code and contribute to test design.
• Strong experience designing and maintaining test automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end QA strategy across underwriting lines.
• Drive improvements in automation and tooling.
• Line-manage QA Leads and the Automation Manager.

Skills

Leadership skills

Proficiency in Python

Problem-solving skills

Experience with AI-assisted testing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python

Azure DevOps

Selenium

Git/GitHub

Job description

A digital insurance provider is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer for Automation & AI to enhance their QA capabilities. The successful candidate will lead the QA strategy across various platforms, ensuring high-quality delivery using modern testing techniques and automation. Candidates should have strong leadership capabilities, proficiency in Python, and experience in regulated environments. This role offers a hybrid work model across locations including Leicester and Bexhill.