Head of Quality Engineering & Test Automation

Collinson Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization in the UK is seeking a Head of QA and Test Automation to define and lead their quality strategy. This role involves building a diverse team and embedding quality in product delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong QA experience and expertise in automation frameworks. Join a supportive and inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and promotes continuous improvement.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working options

Work from anywhere – 8 weeks a year

Generous parental leave policies

Career development and mentorship

Qualifications

• Strong experience in QA and Test Automation at a senior level.
• Hands-on expertise with modern frameworks like Playwright and Cypress.
• Comfort coding in TypeScript or similar languages.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the end-to-end QA and Test Automation strategy.
• Build and grow a diverse team of SDETs and QA professionals.
• Partner with Engineering and Product teams to embed quality.

Skills

QA and Test Automation expertise

Hands-on with modern frameworks

Coding in TypeScript

Team building and leadership

Strong communication skills

Tools

Playwright

Cypress

k6

JMeter

Job description

A leading global organization in the UK is seeking a Head of QA and Test Automation to define and lead their quality strategy. This role involves building a diverse team and embedding quality in product delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong QA experience and expertise in automation frameworks. Join a supportive and inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and promotes continuous improvement.