At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a QA team to ensure top-notch software quality in a dynamic FinTech environment.
- Company: Join a leading FinTech firm revolutionising investment and wealth management technology.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, private healthcare, performance bonuses, and a dedicated learning budget.
- Other info: Be part of a vibrant team culture with regular events and clear career progression.
- Why this job: Shape the QA strategy of an award-winning platform and drive innovation in software delivery.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in QA leadership with a focus on both manual and automated testing.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 80000 £ per year.
Our client is a leading FinTech organisation developing an award-winning front-to-back investment and wealth management platform used by financial institutions across the UK and Europe. Following a period of sustained growth and continued investment in its technology estate, the business is looking to appoint an experienced QA Manager to lead its Quality Assurance function and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality software across a complex, business‑critical platform. This is an outstanding opportunity for a people-focused QA leader who combines strong technical knowledge with exceptional stakeholder management skills.
You will be responsible for leading and developing a team of manual and automation engineers, defining the overall quality strategy, and ensuring robust testing practices are embedded throughout the software development lifecycle. Working closely with Engineering, Product and Programme Delivery teams, you will drive improvements in release quality, test coverage and automation while ensuring delivery remains aligned with business priorities and client expectations.
Responsibilities
- Own quality governance across multiple concurrent projects, establishing testing standards, release quality gates and defect management processes.
- Lead root cause analysis for production issues, oversee quality reporting and KPIs, and proactively identify risks before they impact delivery.
- Collaborate with Scrum teams, Product Owners and senior stakeholders while helping shape the organisation’s automation strategy through technologies such as Playwright, Cypress or Selenium, alongside Azure DevOps, JIRA, Confluence and modern CI/CD pipelines.
- Promote AI-assisted testing and quality engineering practices as the business continues to modernise its software delivery capabilities.
Qualifications
- Proven experience leading QA teams within a software, FinTech or financial services environment, with a strong understanding of both manual and automated testing methodologies.
- Experience delivering enterprise SaaS platforms, investment or wealth management solutions, and working with distributed engineering teams would be highly beneficial.
- An inspiring leader who is passionate about building high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement and ensuring software quality remains central to every release.
Benefits
- Annual performance bonus.
- Hybrid working and flexible working hours.
- Private healthcare.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Dedicated learning and certification budget.
- Modern equipment and home office allowance.
- Clear progression into Senior Technology Leadership.
- Regular company events and team socials.
- Opportunity to shape the QA strategy of a market-leading FinTech platform.
Location: London, UK / Hybrid Working
Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits
Hybrid Working: 3-days a week in the offices
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Quality Assurance Manager employer: Noir Consulting
As a .NET Developer at this globally recognised technology brand in Stansted, you will thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With a generous £2 billion annual R&D budget, the company offers extensive training opportunities, including 18 days of dedicated technical training each year, alongside a refreshing work culture featuring flexible hours, casual dress, and a free juice bar. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your career progression through bi-annual pay reviews and exciting events like trips to Microsoft Ignite.
