QA Lead

Chambers Limited; City of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in London is seeking a QA Lead to take ownership of automation testing for key Research projects, including AI initiatives. The role involves mentoring a team of QA engineers and ensuring the quality and performance of data-driven products. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in both manual and automated testing, as well as proficiency with CI/CD and defect tracking tools.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in manual and automated testing of web and mobile applications.
• Experience with API testing tools and CI/CD tools.
• Good knowledge and implementation skills on Test automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute automation testing for critical Research initiatives.
• Manage and mentor the QA engineering team.
• Conduct performance reviews and career development planning.

Skills

Manual and automated testing

API testing tools

CI/CD tools

Defect tracking and test management tools

Test automation

SDLC processes

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Postman

JIRA

Job description

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Vacancy No: VN958
Location: London
Employment Type: Permanent
Basis: Full Time

Overview

Chambers and Partners is seeking a hands‑on QA Lead to take ownership of automation test coverage across key Research projects, including initiatives involving AI implementation. In this leadership role, you’ll mentor a team of QA engineers and play a central part in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and performance of our data‑driven products.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and execute automation testing for critical Research initiatives
• Manage, mentor, and support the growth of QA engineers (manual and automation)
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning
• Champion a culture of quality, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Oversee and enhance onboarding processes for new QA team members

Skills and Experience

• Strong experience in manual and automated testing of web and mobile applications. Proficient in automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium).
• Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, REST‑assured). Strong working knowledge on CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Experience with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr).
• Good knowledge and implementation skills on Test automation.
• Good knowledge of SDLC processes.

Person Specification

• A valuable team player with strong communication skills.
• A proactive learner with good problem solving skills.

Applications Close Date

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to fostering and promoting an inclusive professional environment for all of our employees, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion are integral values of Chambers and Partners and are key in our culture. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. This commitment applies across all of our employment policies and practices, from recruiting and hiring to training and career development. We support our employees through our internal INSPIRE committee with Executive Sponsors, Chairs and Ambassadors throughout the business promoting knowledge and effecting change. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.