Head of Quality Assurance

We’re working on behalf of a fast-growing SaaS company to find an experienced and hands-on Head of QA to join their engineering team in a full-time role. This is a pivotal position for someone who can bring a strategic mindset while staying close to day-to-day operations, helping shape and strengthen the QA function to support ambitious growth plans.

This is a great opportunity for a team player who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys mentoring others, all while ensuring the highest standards of quality across a web platform and mobile app.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead software testing efforts (functional, performance, regression) for web and mobile platforms.
• Build upon and advance the existing test automation strategy.
• Support the Head of Engineering with release cycles and quality processes.
• Create and execute test cases to ensure QA best practices are met.
• Run and manage both manual and automated tests.
• Identify, track, and report defects with clarity.
• Collaborate with developers and support teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Mentor junior QA staff and help embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• Clearly communicate findings to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Maintain high-quality documentation including test cases, results, and bug reports.

What They're Looking For:

• 3+ years in a similar QA leadership or senior-level QA role.
• Proficiency in JavaScript and automation frameworks like Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium.
• Experience with API testing tools like Postman.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational, written, and verbal communication abilities.
• A proactive and detail-oriented approach in fast-moving environments.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with mobile testing.
• Familiarity with Git & GitHub.
• ISTQB certification.