Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer (6 Month FTC)
Posted 2 days ago by Cox Automotive Europe
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Lead QA role at Cox Automotive Europe involves overseeing quality assurance for a Greenfield platform aimed at revolutionizing automotive technology. This position requires a focus on release management, continuous delivery, and collaboration across multiple teams to ensure successful software delivery. The Lead QA will also mentor team members and promote a culture of quality within the organization. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract based in Leeds or Manchester with a hybrid working model.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and manage the release test plan, ensuring predictable delivery cycles aligned with roadmap milestones.
- Lead and coordinate multi-team software delivery, driving integration alignment and smooth go-live execution.
- Develop and implement test strategies for comprehensive coverage across multiple workloads.
- Facilitate cross-team alignment and escalate blockers proactively.
- Promote automation-first practices and continuous improvement in QA processes.
- Provide actionable feedback to development teams and keep senior leadership informed.
- Mentor QA team members and foster a culture of quality.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in multi-team delivery coordination and QA leadership.
- Strong understanding of release management, CI/CD pipelines, and change control.
- Experience in Agile environments and building product roadmaps.
- Knowledge of QA techniques, modern software engineering practices, and risk management.
- Desirable: API testing (Postman/SoapUI), web technologies, database knowledge, and experience with complex integrations.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Leeds
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Lead QA – Cox Automotive Europe (6 Month FTC)
Location: Leeds or Manchester
Hybrid (UK-based)
Lead Quality Assurance for a Greenfield Platform that will shape the future of automotive technology!
At Cox Automotive Europe, we’re building a Connected Platform that will unify all Cox systems, giving customers a single view of their assets. This is a Greenfield product, designed to be the technology foundation for the next decade and beyond.
We’re looking for a Lead QA who is passionate about quality, release management, and continuous delivery to join our innovative Product Engineering team.
What You’ll Do
- Own and manage the release test plan, ensuring predictable delivery cycles aligned with roadmap milestones.
- Lead and coordinate multi-team software delivery, driving integration alignment and smooth go-live execution.
- Develop and implement test strategies for comprehensive coverage across multiple workloads.
- Facilitate cross-team alignment and escalate blockers proactively.
- Promote automation-first practices and continuous improvement in QA processes.
- Provide actionable feedback to development teams and keep senior leadership informed.
- Mentor QA team members and foster a culture of quality.
Key Skills
- Proven experience in multi-team delivery coordination and QA leadership.
- Strong understanding of release management, CI/CD pipelines, and change control.
- Experience in Agile environments and building product roadmaps.
- Knowledge of QA techniques, modern software engineering practices, and risk management.
- Desirable: API testing (Postman/SoapUI), web technologies, database knowledge, and experience with complex integrations.
Why Join Cox Automotive Europe?
- Work on a Greenfield platform using cutting-edge technologies.
- Be part of a global leader in automotive solutions.
- Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.
- Collaborate in a culture that values innovation, creativity, and professional growth.
Ready to lead quality for the future of automotive technology? Apply now and join Cox Automotive Europe!
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