Lead QA (6 Month FTC)

Human Cr; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A major SaaS company is seeking a Lead QA for a 6-month FTC role in Manchester or Leeds. This position entails owning the release testing process and ensuring smooth software delivery across teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in QA practices and test strategy implementation, with a focus on automation. The annual salary is £85,000 plus benefits, and the role offers a hybrid working model with two days on-site per week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality assurance and software testing.
• Strong understanding of software delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Own the release test plan end-to-end.
• Lead multi-team software delivery.
• Define and implement comprehensive test strategies.
• Drive alignment across stakeholders.
• Champion automation-first practices.

Skills

Test strategy development

Automation practices

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

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£85,000 + benefits

Hybrid Manchester or Leeds (2 days per week on-site)

Our client, a major SaaS organisation undergoing a large-scale digital transformation, is building a next-generation Connected Platform designed to become the core technology foundation for the business over the next decade. This is a true Greenfield initiative, unifying multiple enterprise systems into a single, scalable solution that will deliver unprecedented customer insight, operational clarity, and long‑term strategic value.

What You'll Do

• Own the release test plan end-to-end, ensuring repeatable and reliable delivery cycles
• Lead and coordinate multi-team software delivery, ensuring frictionless integration and smooth go‑lives
• Define and implement test strategies that provide comprehensive coverage across multiple workstreams
• Drive alignment across engineering, product, and cross‑functional stakeholders, escalating barriers early
• Champion automation-first practices and continuous improvement within the QA discipline