QA Lead in Birmingham

QA Lead in Birmingham

Birmingham Full-Time 63000 - 77000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Version 1

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead QA efforts, define test strategies, and ensure top-notch quality in software.
  • Company: Join Version 1, a trusted tech partner with 30 years of success.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous holidays, and a strong focus on wellbeing.
  • Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values inclusion and personal growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in an agile environment while growing your career.
  • Qualifications: 4+ years in QA, experience with automation testing, and agile methodologies.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.

Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!

You may have been working as a Software Engineer in Test, Test Engineer or Test Analyst for a minimum of 4 years and is confident in their ability performing manual test but also enjoy conducting automation testing. You'll be part of an agile team helping our clients achieve their business transformation goals by identifying requirements, developing solutions and providing ongoing guidance and advice in test. You may also get involved with:

  • Defining and executing test strategies and scripts
  • Accurate recording and monitoring of issues
  • Providing support to the development of scrum teams to automate tests to guide development
  • Reviewing test environments and processes to facilitate continuous improvement and maintenance of quality standards
  • Providing test estimates

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience of Automated Quality Assurance: Deliver overnight cross-browser, functional, non-functional, API, integration and acceptance tests.
  • Delivered front end cross-browser functional testing, device testing, exploratory, systems integration and user acceptance testing e.g. manual testing.
  • Confident with building and maintaining frameworks in one or more of these languages: Java, JavaScript, Python, or C#.
  • Have practical experience with open source tools such as: Cypress, Karate, PlayWright, Selenium or similar.
  • Worked in an agile environment.

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability. Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits. Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme. Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance. Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme. Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies. Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform. Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity. We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.

QA Lead in Birmingham employer: Version 1

Version 1 is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With a strong focus on fostering a collaborative work culture, this role offers unique opportunities to engage with leading Private Sector organisations in the UK & Ireland, driving meaningful impact while enjoying competitive salaries, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and personal development.

Version 1

Contact Details:

Version 1 Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace QA Lead in Birmingham

Manual Testing
Automation Testing
Test Strategy Development
Test Script Execution
Issue Monitoring
Agile Methodologies
Cross-Browser Testing