Remote (UK or Spain only) / Cambridge hybrid (UK)Lead our QA team and shape the move to automated testing.Arcus is looking for an experienced QA Lead to take ownership of product quality across our product suite. Joining our Product Development department, you’ll define our long-term QA strategy, develop our testing team and lead the transition from manual to automated testing on the Salesforce platform.This role is open to candidates based in the UK or Spain who have the right to work in their respective country.Our people are at the core of what we do. We value diversity and different perspectives as essential to creativity, and want everyone to feel welcome, respected and able to thrive.This is a hands-on leadership role. Initially, you’ll combine team management with manual testing, building your understanding of our products, user journeys and architecture while planning the automation roadmap. You’ll then lead its delivery, designing and developing automated testing that supports our products, customer upgrades and implementations.Our benefitsEveryone receives Life Assurance and volunteering days. UK-based employees also receive Private Medical Insurance, Pension and health and wellbeing benefits.What you’ll do
Lead and develop the team: Line manage, mentor and coach our existing manual testers, setting clear performance goals, balancing workloads and supporting their development.Own the QA strategy: Define and deliver the transition from manual testing to a robust automated testing framework, including AI-driven test generation.Stay hands-on: Carry out manual regression, functional, UX and integration testing to build product knowledge and help address testing backlogs.Build automation: Design, develop and optimise scalable automated test suites using frameworks such as Playwright and UTAM.Manage Salesforce testing challenges: Ensure stability across managed packages and custom configurations, addressing the platform’s particular automation constraints.Work across teams: Partner with Implementation and Release colleagues to extend automation to customer upgrades and implementations, and communicate QA progress.Support documentation: Help write and review product documentation, changelogs and policies alongside the Product team.
What you’ll bring
Significant experience in a senior QA role, including direct line management of testing staff.Demonstrated success moving a QA function from manual to automated testing.Hands-on proficiency with modern automation frameworks such as Playwright or Selenium.Practical experience of automated testing within Salesforce, including challenges such as shadow DOM, dynamic IDs and locators, and conditional rendering.Strong coding skills in languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript or Java, alongside confidence working with HTML, CSS and JSON payloads.Strong logical reasoning and system-level troubleshooting skills across interconnected cloud environments.A thorough understanding of agile delivery and CI/CD pipelines, with experience of tools such as Bitbucket and Jira.Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical matters and write clear documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.Fluent written and spoken English.
It would also be helpful to have
Management training or qualifications.Experience using UTAM (Salesforce UI Test Automation Model).Experience implementing AI-driven test generation.
About ArcusArcus is a growing GovTech company with ambitious plans. You’ll have the opportunity to share your knowledge, influence how we work and contribute to an open, collaborative team.How to applyThis role is open to candidates based in the UK or Spain who have the right to work in their respective country.Equal opportunitiesArcus is committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We recruit, train, develop and promote on merit and ability, and work to recognise and challenge unconscious bias so that everyone feels welcome, valued and supported.....Read more...
Reporting to the Head of Testing & Quality Assurance within the Change function, you will provide QA leadership across a portfolio of projects and change initiatives, owning the planning, coordination, governance and delivery of business-led testing – including UAT, Regression Testing and Pre- and Post-Deployment Verification Testing. A new QA Framework, and the tools that support it, is being built now. You will have a clear foundation to work from, and a real voice in how those standards and tools evolve over the next 12 months as the framework is embedded across the business.
This is a role for a self-starter. You will be trusted to own your deliverables across multiple projects at once, working independently within the framework, keeping stakeholders informed and knowing when to seek support or escalate. With further Test Lead appointments planned in the near future, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing QA function at the very start.
Skills/Experience:
Essential
Proven experience in a Test Lead or Test Management role (minimum 2 years), within at least 5 years’ overall experience in software testing and/or UAT
Hands-on test execution experience from earlier in your career, giving you a practical understanding of why testing standards are needed and the ability to explain them to others
A track record of leading testing across multiple projects and change initiatives at the same time, covering test planning, execution management, resource planning and test readiness
Demonstrable experience of defining Test Strategies and determining test scope and coverage from requirements, business processes, acceptance criteria and risk
Experience of writing test scripts to defined standards, and of test data planning and preparation
Strong defect management experience, including triage, prioritisation, severity assessment, retesting, closure and escalation
Experience of Regression Testing, System Testing and System Integration Testing
Practical experience of Microsoft Azure DevOps, ideally including Azure DevOps Test Plans
Experience of producing test reports, dashboards, metrics and MI to support release decisions
Experience of Agile and Waterfall delivery, cross-functional project teams and defined governance and quality frameworks
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences
A self-starter who is highly organised, comfortable working autonomously and takes ownership, while knowing when to update others and seek support
Desirable
Experience within an FCA-regulated or similarly regulated environment
Experience of implementing, embedding or improving a QA or Test Framework or operating model
Experience of coaching and developing people with less formal testing experience
Experience of risk-based Pre- and Post-Deployment Verification Testing
Familiarity with test management and testing tools such as Jira, Zephyr, TestRail, Postman, BrowserStack or Visual Studio Code
ISTQB or BCS software testing certification (or equivalent)
An interest in emerging testing practices, including test automation and AI testing
Core Responsibilities:
Provide QA leadership across assigned projects and change initiatives, ensuring testing is planned, governed and delivered in line with the QA Framework
Help embed, maintain and continuously improve the newly established QA Framework and its processes, standards, templates, tooling and governance
Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of UAT, Regression Testing and Pre- and Post-Deployment Verification Testing as required for each project
Assess Business Tester resource requirements, work with business areas to secure testers, and make sure they have the knowledge, access, tools, test data and support they need
Own the production and quality of key test artefacts, including Test Strategies, test scope and traceability, Test Entry and Exit Reports, test scripts, burndown trackers, test evidence and defect records
Set up and maintain Test Plans in Azure DevOps and oversee test design and scripting to make sure scripts are consistent and detailed enough
Define and coordinate test data mining and preparation
Lead formal Test Entry and Test Exit assessments and quality-assure test execution, results and evidence
Lead defect triage and management, escalating significant quality, resource, environment, dependency or delivery risks
Report clearly on test progress, quality, risk, defect trends and release readiness, and give evidence-based Go/No-Go recommendations
Identify tests suitable for the automated regression suite and flag where changes may affect existing automated tests
Coordinate risk-based post-deployment production validation, and capture and apply lessons learned
Work closely with Business Analysts, Product Owners, Subject Matter Experts, Development teams and wider project stakeholders
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
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Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.....Read more...
Quality Assurance Manager - Electronics
Are you an experienced, hands-on Quality Assurance professional with a strong background leading quality activities within an engineering environment?
My client, based in Fareham, specialises in the development of bespoke hardware and firmware silicon devices used across the automotive and industrial sectors. They are looking for a Quality Assurance Manager to take full ownership of quality across the business and lead customer investigations through to resolution.
Key responsibilities for this Quality Assurance Manager based in Fareham:
Act as the sole QA lead across the business, owning all quality-related activity
Maintain the QMS and ISO9001 accreditation, including audit preparation and compliance activities
Lead customer quality investigations from cradle to grave, ensuring timely and effective resolution
Raise RMAs, coordinate inspections, liaise with factories, and gather evidence relating to defects, authenticity, and root cause analysis
Work closely with engineering teams and manufacturing partners while driving investigations and communicating findings to customers
Support supplier audits and occasional international customer visits
Take a proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to personally drive issues through to completion
Requirements for this Quality Assurance Manager based in Fareham:
You must have experience carrying out Quality Management and auditing within an Electronics Manufacturing business.
Strong experience managing ISO9001 and QMS systems
Audit preparation and compliance experience
Ability to work independently and take full ownership without relying on a wider QA team
Hands-on problem-solving mentality with strong investigative skills
Engineering or technical background preferred due to the complexity of the products and investigations
To apply for this Quality Assurance Manager opportunity based in Fareham, please send your CV to KGraveney@redlinegroup.Com or call Kyle on 01582 878817.
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QA Team Leader – Food ManufacturingIlminster, SomersetCirca £34,000 Monday–Friday, 8am–5pmReady to take the next step in Quality Assurance?We’re looking for a proactive QA Team Leader to join our Technical team at our food manufacturing site near Ilminster.If you have food manufacturing experience, a keen eye for detail and a passion for product quality and food safety, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills and make a real impact.Working closely with Production and Technical colleagues, you’ll help maintain high standards, support audit compliance and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.What you’ll be doing
Ensuring products meet quality specifications and food safety standards.Investigating out-of-specification products and supporting corrective actions.Coordinating GMP audits and supporting internal and external audits.Monitoring KPIs and identifying opportunities for improvement.Supporting the day-to-day running of the QA team, including absence and holiday cover.Working collaboratively with Production to maintain quality and operational efficiency.
What we’re looking for
Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment.Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.A flexible, organised approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.Team leadership experience is desirable.Food Safety, HACCP or Internal Auditing qualifications are an advantage.
What’s in it for you?Enjoy a fantastic benefits package, including:
Company bonus scheme.Enhanced pension contributions.Private health insurance.Life assurance and critical illness cover.Electric car salary sacrifice scheme.Employee discounts and Employee Assistance Programme.On-site parking, free fruit and potatoes.Flu vaccinations, long-service celebrations and a refer-a-friend scheme.
Why join us?You’ll be part of a supportive, knowledgeable Technical team working across three sites, with the opportunity to contribute ideas, improve standards and help deliver great-quality products.Ready to make your mark? Apply today and take the next step in your QA career! Key Words : QualityAssuranceTeamLeade, QASupervisor–FoodManufacturin, QualityTeamLeader, QualityAssuranceSupervisor, TechnicalTeamLeader–FoodManufacturing, QAShiftLeader, QualityControlTeamLeader, FoodSafety&QualityTeamLeader, QualityAssuranceLead, TechnicalSupervisor–FoodManufacturin, QAOfficer–FoodManufacturing, SeniorQATechnician, SeniorQualityAssuranceTechnician....Read more...
A specialist independent building services consultancy has an immediate requirement for an intermediate electrical design engineer to join their team in their London office.
They work in a number of sectors including commercial, residential, educational and retail.
Working alongside the Lead Engineer, you will be communicating with the client and project teams, responding to their clients' needs, assisting in developing and producing reports, specifications, drawings, supporting/undertaking site inspections and overseeing testing and commissioning activities, following all health and safety, QA and environmental policies and procedures.
They are looking for
- A minimum of 2-5 years' UK building services experience
- Sound technical knowledge in Electrical Engineering Design and knowledge of current standards and legislations.
- Proficiency in electrical calculation software packages (Amtech, Dialux, Relux), AutoCAD. Experience of working in the BIM environment (REVIT) and MicroStation will be beneficial; however not essential.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office software suite.
- Minimum HND/HNC (Electrical bias) - ideally Degree qualifications (relevant).
- Good written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate with internal and external design teams and disciplines.
- Ability to write or assist with writing reports and preparing specifications/schedules
About Energi People
Having spent 20 years earning trust across MEP building services, structural and mission-critical engineering with the very best construction engineering firms in the UK, UAE, USA and beyond, we know the disciplines, the best employers, and crucially, the roles that arent advertised. Find out more at https://energipeople.com/....Read more...
Quality Engineer
£40’000 - £60,000 Basic + Good Package + Progression + Specialist Company
Join a small yet renowned manufacturer of automotive and aerospace components with ambitious plans to expand their operation. As Quality Engineer you’ll take the lead with inspections, processes and QA working within a specialist team and ensuring manufacturing is geared towards efficient output.
This company have a fantastic product range and have been successful for many years –; with an ambitious new CEO in place, they are looking to expand their products into the different industries. As Quality Engineer you’ll be working to ensure output remains of the highest standard, both hands on as QC and creating processes in line with industry standards.
As Quality Engineer Your Role Will Include:
* Hands on quality inspection * Working to quality standards for automotive / aerospace / defence * Creating quality processes
As Quality Engineer You Will Need:
* Experienced quality engineer / QC - able to read drawings and use measurement equipment * Background from design / component manufacture * Experience from Aerospace / Automotive - ISO9001 & AS9100 * Commutable to Slough (serious relocators considered)
Please apply or contact Issy Mehmet on 07595120162
This vacancy is being advertised by Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd. The services of Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the sheer volume of response, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.....Read more...
