QA Manager – Wealth Management Technology Platform – London / Hybrid
(Tech stack: QA Management, Test Strategy, Test Automation, Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, C#, TypeScript, Azure DevOps, JIRA, Confluence, CI/CD, Agile, Scrum, Investment Management, Wealth Management)
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.
As QA Manager, you will own quality governance across multiple concurrent projects, establishing testing standards, release quality gates and defect management processes. You will lead root cause analysis for production issues, oversee quality reporting and KPIs, and proactively identify risks before they impact delivery. Working within an Agile environment, you will 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. Experience promoting AI-assisted testing and quality engineering practices will be highly advantageous as the business continues to modernise its software delivery capabilities.
Successful QA Manager candidates should have 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. Above all, we're looking for an inspiring leader who is passionate about building high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement and ensuring software quality remains central to every release.
All QA Manager positions come with the following 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.
To apply for this position, please send your CV to Noir.
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Project Quality Manager
Trowbridge
£65,000 - £85,000 + Travel Allowance + Bonus + Pension + Private Medical + Holidays + Package + Immediate Start
This is an opportunity to join a leading general contractor delivering a landmark food manufacturing facility in Trowbridge. You will play a pivotal role in driving quality standards from early construction through to commissioning, validation and final handover, ensuring the successful delivery of a highly regulated production environment.This business has a strong pipeline of construction projects across the UK and Europe, creating genuine progression opportunities into senior leadership positions, wider European project assignments, or future UK-based projects upon completion. The company operates across the data centre, pharmaceutical and the wider industrial sector.As Project Quality Manager, you will champion a "Right First Time" culture, ensuring quality is embedded throughout the entire project lifecycle. You will work closely with project leadership, construction teams, supply chain partners and clients to ensure the highest standards of delivery are achieved.
Your Role as Project Quality Manager Will Include:*Implementing and managing ISO9001-compliant quality management systems.*Developing Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), quality sign-off procedures and quality hold points.*Conducting audits, inspections and quality reviews across all construction activities.
The Successful Project Quality Manager Will Have:*Proven experience leading quality on large-scale construction projects.*Strong understanding of ISO9001 quality management systems.*Experience conducting audits and implementing quality assurance procedures.*Ability to influence project teams, subcontractors and stakeholders at all levels.*Strong documentation, reporting and client-facing communication skills.
Keywords:Project Quality Manager, Project Quality Partner, Construction Quality Manager, Data Centre Quality Manager, QA Manager, QA/QC Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Project Quality Lead, Quality Lead, Senior Quality Manager, Quality Systems Manager, Quality....Read more...
Senior QA Automation Engineer – FinTech Trading Platform – London / Hybrid
(Tech stack: C#, .NET Core, .NET 8/9/10, AI-Assisted Testing, Test Automation, Reqnroll, SpecFlow, NUnit, Azure DevOps, SQL Server, ASP.NET Core, REST APIs, CI/CD, BDD, Automation Frameworks, Investment Management, Wealth Management)
Our client is a market-leading FinTech organisation developing an award-winning front-to-back investment and wealth management platform used by financial institutions across the UK and Europe. As part of a major investment in engineering excellence and AI-driven software delivery, they are seeking an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to define the future of quality engineering across a highly scalable, cloud-based platform that processes mission-critical financial transactions every day.
This is a rare opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with genuine technical leadership. As the technical owner of the automation framework, you will design and evolve the automation architecture, build scalable testing solutions in C# and .NET 10, and drive the adoption of AI-assisted testing practices across the engineering function. Working closely with Software Engineers, Architects, DevOps and Product teams, you will embed automation throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring rapid, reliable feedback through modern CI/CD pipelines whilst continuously improving release quality and engineering efficiency.
You will lead the development of sophisticated automation frameworks using Reqnroll (or SpecFlow), NUnit, Azure DevOps Release Pipelines and SQL Server, delivering comprehensive regression, smoke and API test coverage across a modern microservices estate built on ASP.NET Core. Alongside mentoring Automation Engineers and establishing engineering best practices, you will evaluate emerging AI technologies, prototype innovative automation approaches and champion an automation-first culture that supports faster, higher-quality software delivery.
Experience with BDD, REST APIs, distributed systems and shift-left testing will be highly beneficial.
Successful Senior QA Automation Engineer candidates will have proven experience building enterprise-scale automation frameworks, excellent C#/.NET development skills and a passion for using AI to transform software testing. Experience within FinTech, investment management, wealth management or other regulated financial services environments would be advantageous, although candidates with strong technical leadership experience from other enterprise software businesses are equally encouraged to apply. This is an opportunity to influence engineering strategy, mentor talented teams and work with some of the latest automation and AI technologies available.
Senior QA Automation Engineer positions come with the following benefits:
Annual performance bonus.
Hybrid working and flexible working hours.
Private healthcare.
Enhanced pension scheme.
Dedicated learning and certification budget.
Access to the latest AI development and automation tooling.
Modern hardware and home office allowance.
Clear progression into Principal Engineer or Engineering Management.
Regular company events and technology innovation days.
Location: London, UK / Hybrid Working
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits
Hybrid Working: 3-days a week in the office.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
To apply for this position, please send your CV to Noir.
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As an Apprentice Highways Systems and Data Officer, you'll gain key knowledge and skills by supporting the following daily tasks:
Supporting the administration and maintenance of highways systems and applications
Helping investigate and resolve routine system issues
Producing reports and performance information using highways data
Assisting with data quality improvement initiatives and data validation activities
Analysing information to identify trends and opportunities for service improvement
Supporting system testing, upgrades and new functionality implementations
Helping document business processes, user guidance and system procedures
Assisting with digital transformation projects and system integrations
Working collaboratively with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders across the service
Providing support and guidance to system users
Developing practical skills in data analysis, business processes, digital technologies and continuous improvement
Training:This apprenticeship will provide you with the Level 3 Technician apprenticeship qualification, delivered by our training provider QA.
The programme integrates live and online workshops with self-paced learning, employing a guided discovery approach for individual learner contexts.
Learners are assigned a Digital Learning Consultant for personalised coaching and support. These specialists ensure your successful progress, support your well being, and enable your readiness for assessments.Training Outcome:This is a fixed-term for 24-months; however, this can lead to permanent position depending on course completion and performance.Employer Description:Warwickshire County Council is the local organisation that helps run many important services for people living in Warwickshire. It works to make sure children can go to school, families can get support when they need it, roads are maintained, libraries are available, and vulnerable people receive care and help. The council also provides services for young people, supports people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), helps keep communities safe, and looks after public services that improve everyday life for residents across the county.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, generally 9.00am - 5.00pm, but in line with our flexible working policy.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Quality Manager seeking the nex step in their career £Competitive DOE + Benefits Trowbridge area, WiltshireAre you an experienced Technical or Quality professional looking for a senior leadership role within a growing food manufacturing business?We are recruiting for a Technical Manager to join an established and successful dairy products business based in Wiltshire. With more than 40 years of experience supplying customers worldwide, the company works in partnership with leading dairy manufacturers across the UK and Ireland and exports the majority of its products to international markets.Reporting directly to the Managing Director and leading a small Technical team, you will take ownership of food safety, quality, compliance, supplier assurance and technical strategy across both manufactured and traded products.This is a varied and hands-on role offering the opportunity to influence business performance, lead continuous improvement initiatives and play a key role in supporting future growth.The RoleAs Technical Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality and regulatory compliance across the business.Key responsibilities include:
Managing and continuously improving the Quality Management System to maintain BRCGS and customer standards.Leading HACCP, TACCP and VACCP programmes across the business.Acting as the site lead for food safety, quality and technical compliance.Managing supplier approval, supplier audits and the Supplier Assurance Programme.Investigating customer complaints, non-conformances and quality issues, implementing robust corrective and preventative actions.Supporting new product development activities and ensuring products meet all legal and customer requirements.Leading, developing and mentoring the Technical team.Managing goods-in quality processes and laboratory analysis activities.Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, auditors and regulatory bodies.Driving environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.Supporting continuous improvement projects, including the development of ERP and quality systems.
This role offers excellent variety, from factory-based quality activities, audits and product trials through to customer engagement, supplier visits and strategic technical leadership.About YouTo be successful, you will have:
Previous experience in a Technical Manager, Quality Manager or similar leadership role within food, drink or FMCG manufacturing.Strong working knowledge of BRCGS standards and food safety management systems.Proven HACCP leadership experience.Experience managing customer audits, supplier approvals and quality investigations.Excellent leadership and communication skills.Food Technology Degree or equivalent qualification.Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
HACCP qualification.Experience of ERP systems and process improvement projects.
Benefits
Competitive salary dependent on experience.Life assurance (2x salary).25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.Christmas and New Year shutdown.Opportunity to join a well-established and growing international food business.
Commutable FromBath, Chippenham, Devizes, Swindon, Trowbridge, Warminster and surrounding areas.Suitable BackgroundsTechnical Manager, Quality Manager, QA Manager, Technical Team Manager, Quality Systems Manager, Compliance Manager, Food Safety Manager, Technical Supervisor or Senior Quality professional within food, drink or FMCG manufacturing.....Read more...
Quality Manager seeking the nex step in their career or established Technical Manager £Competitive DOE + Benefits Trowbridge area, WiltshireAre you an experienced Technical or Quality professional looking for a senior leadership role within a growing food manufacturing business?We are recruiting for a Technical Manager to join an established and successful dairy products business based in Wiltshire. With more than 40 years of experience supplying customers worldwide, the company works in partnership with leading dairy manufacturers across the UK and Ireland and exports the majority of its products to international markets.Reporting directly to the Managing Director and leading a small Technical team, you will take ownership of food safety, quality, compliance, supplier assurance and technical strategy across both manufactured and traded products.This is a varied and hands-on role offering the opportunity to influence business performance, lead continuous improvement initiatives and play a key role in supporting future growth.The RoleAs Technical Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality and regulatory compliance across the business.Key responsibilities include:
Managing and continuously improving the Quality Management System to maintain BRCGS and customer standards.Leading HACCP, TACCP and VACCP programmes across the business.Acting as the site lead for food safety, quality and technical compliance.Managing supplier approval, supplier audits and the Supplier Assurance Programme.Investigating customer complaints, non-conformances and quality issues, implementing robust corrective and preventative actions.Supporting new product development activities and ensuring products meet all legal and customer requirements.Leading, developing and mentoring the Technical team.Managing goods-in quality processes and laboratory analysis activities.Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, auditors and regulatory bodies.Driving environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.Supporting continuous improvement projects, including the development of ERP and quality systems.
This role offers excellent variety, from factory-based quality activities, audits and product trials through to customer engagement, supplier visits and strategic technical leadership.About YouTo be successful, you will have:
Previous experience in a Technical Manager, Quality Manager or similar leadership role within food, drink or FMCG manufacturing.Strong working knowledge of BRCGS standards and food safety management systems.Proven HACCP leadership experience.Experience managing customer audits, supplier approvals and quality investigations.Excellent leadership and communication skills.Food Technology Degree or equivalent qualification.Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
HACCP qualification.Experience of ERP systems and process improvement projects.
Benefits
Competitive salary dependent on experience.Life assurance (2x salary).25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.Christmas and New Year shutdown.Opportunity to join a well-established and growing international food business.
Commutable FromBath, Chippenham, Devizes, Swindon, Trowbridge, Warminster and surrounding areas.Suitable BackgroundsTechnical Manager, Quality Manager, QA Manager, Technical Team Manager, Quality Systems Manager, Compliance Manager, Food Safety Manager, Technical Supervisor or Senior Quality professional within food, drink or FMCG manufacturing.....Read more...
