QA Lead - Market Leading InsurTech Platform

WTW group; Reigate; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance technology provider in the UK seeks a Software QA Lead to enhance QA strategies and processes within the development team. The candidate will be instrumental in driving high-quality software delivery and mentoring team members on best practices. Essential skills include experience in test automation and leadership in a SaaS environment. This role also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness programs, working flexibility, and initiatives promoting inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus WTW day

Private healthcare

Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions

Electric vehicle car scheme

Cycle-to-work programme

Fully paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• Strong passion for delivering high-quality software.
• Experience in defining and improving QA strategy.
• Experience in driving test-first approaches into delivery programs.
• Hands-on experience leading and growing a QA team.

Responsibilities

• Define and improve QA Strategy for enterprise product.
• Support multiple workstreams including product development.
• Coach and mentor team on best test practices.
• Ensure proper test coverage including functional and non-functional tests.

Skills

Quality Assurance Strategy

Test Automation

Leadership

C# Frameworks

Cloud Solutions (Azure)

Job description

Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of our cutting-edge technology programs here at WTW where you be a pivotal member in one of our teams developing the next generation of solutions for the insurance industry.

The role will be working with the Radar Live product; a flagship industry-critical on-prem and SaaS product delivering insurance quotes to the market.

The Software QA Lead is an integral part of the team at WTW. This role is responsible for driving and monitoring QA process within the team and ensuring the products being developed are delivered to the highest standards expected by WTW.

The role includes working closely with developers, QA engineers and product owners to ensure that the team is using industry-accepted best practices.

The role also involves coaching and mentoring other team members on quality practices and frameworks. The candidate should have a good knowledge and awareness of industry trends.

The Role

• Defining, driving and improving QA Strategy and testing processes for a business-critical enterprise
  product.
• Supporting across multiple workstreams including product development and SaaS platform delivery
• Align closely with Head of QA and other QA Leads to ensure alignment with ICT standards
• Coach and mentor team on best test practices
• Deliver effective communication on levels of quality and risks to the business to stakeholders
• Ensure that the team have the right level of test coverage for the product including functional and non-functional tests Identify gaps in testing and propose suggestions
• Build, maintain and improve test frameworks
• Write test code as production quality code
• Develop and execute test cases and scripts for both manual and automated tests
• Setup and drive exploratory testing sessions
• Be a leader in driving a culture of quality into the team
• Become a trusted authority within the team on QA and test automation matters.

Qualifications

The Requirements

• Strong passion for the delivery of high-quality software

• Experience in defining QA strategy both from the ground-up as well as continuously improving existing

• es and strategy

• Experience in driving QA and test first approaches into complex delivery programs

• Experience in leading and growing a QA team for a project (including hands -on recruitment)

• Hands on experience building complex test automation solutions for complex SaaS based solutions

• Experience with C# test automation frameworks at all levels (unit, integration, API/system)

• Experience in delivering QA processes for hybrid solutions both in Azure and on-prem

• Appreciation and practical exposure to microservice and containerized deployment architectures.

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Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [e-mail].