Type: Contract
Start: Monday 5th January 2025
We’re looking for a hands‑on Lead QA Consultant who thrives in complex environments and isn’t afraid to dive deep into testing, tooling, and delivery. If you know how to assess where a business stands, roll up your sleeves, and build practical QA solutions that work in the real world, this is the role for you.
What You’ll Do
- Directly assess and establish baseline QA practices, working side‑by‑side with teams to understand gaps and implement immediate improvements.
- Create practical 3, 6 and 12‑month QA plans that focus on real delivery impact—not just documentation.
- Lead from the front in building automation frameworks, writing scripts, integrating tools, and setting up pipelines.
- Evaluate client environments first‑hand to select the most effective automation technologies, then implement and optimise them.
- Work directly with low‑code/no‑code platforms, designing and executing test approaches tailored to their unique workflows.
- Embed yourself in client delivery teams, ensuring QA is active, visible, and continuously improving throughout the development process.
- Mentor and support QA engineers through hands‑on demonstrations, pairing, and practical coaching.
What You’ll Bring
- Strong hands‑on QA background with direct experience testing, automating, and delivering within complex systems.
- Proven ability to build QA strategies that are grounded in practical execution.
- Deep experience with automation testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, etc.) and the ability to select and implement the right tool for each client.
- Experience working with low‑code/no‑code platforms and adapting test strategies accordingly.
- Ability to collaborate closely with engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to drive quality through delivery.
- A proactive, sleeves‑rolled‑up approach to problem‑solving.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
Quality Assurance Lead employer: Forsyth Barnes
Forsyth Barnes is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As the Head of Delivery, you will not only lead transformative projects in critical sectors like Utilities and Energy but also benefit from extensive professional development opportunities and a competitive salary package. Join us to make a meaningful impact while working alongside talented professionals in a supportive environment.
