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QA Lead (Outside IR35/ 6 months)

Manchester
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QA Lead | Outside IR35 | Manchester (Mainly Remote, 4 Days/Month) | 6 Months Initially

You'll lead the transformation of QA, embedding it throughout the SDLC while driving the team's transition from predominantly manual testing to automation.

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PwC·London, UK
£35,000/yr

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Your economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.

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  • Led QA teams (3/4+ direct reports)
  • Implemented change by introducing new QA processes, tooling, and ways of working
  • Experience defining QA strategy while remaining hands-on when needed
  • Upskilled teams from Manual to Automation
  • Experience with mission-critical backend systems (payments/fintech ideal)
  • Used AI to improve testing processes
  • Embedded QA throughout the SDLC, working closely with engineering teams

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Additional Requirements:

  • Can commute to Manchester (4 days a month) and start within the next few weeks
  • C#/.NET experience is a nice-to-have
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Skills

QA Leadership
Test Automation
Manual Testing
QA Strategy
SDLC
Software Development Life Cycle
AI in Testing
Backend Testing
Fintech
Payments Systems
C#
.NET
Process Improvement
Team Management

Location

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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