Project QA Lead

Project QA Lead

Posted 3 days ago by TXP

£550 Per day
Inside
Undetermined
Telford, UK

Summary: The Senior QA Lead role focuses on driving quality within a large AWS-based modernization program. This hands-on leadership position involves setting QA direction, embedding automation, and engaging with stakeholders and delivery teams. The candidate will lead QA strategy and delivery across multiple teams while ensuring modern QA practices are implemented. The role requires a strong background in AWS, Java, and React technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead QA strategy and delivery across multiple teams
  • Drive automation and modern QA practices
  • Embed repeatable frameworks and standards
  • Own test planning, risk, and reporting
  • Provide hands-on support and challenge where needed

Key Skills:

  • Senior QA/Test Lead in AWS/cloud environments
  • Experience with Java and React applications
  • Strong automation and CI/CD knowledge
  • Confident pushing back and influencing at senior level

Salary (Rate): £550 per day

City: Telford

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Senior QA Lead (AWS, Java, React) - Contract

£550 per day | Inside IR35 | 6 months | Telford (2x monthly) | BPSS clearance

Seeking a Senior QA Lead to drive quality across a large AWS-based modernisation programme.

This is a hands-on leadership role - setting QA direction, embedding automation, and confidently challenging stakeholders and delivery teams.

Tech:

AWS (Kubernetes), Java/Spring Boot, React, GitLab CI/CD, Playwright, OWASP, Gatling

Role:

  • Lead QA strategy and delivery across multiple teams
  • Drive automation and modern QA practices
  • Embed repeatable frameworks and standards
  • Own test planning, risk, and reporting
  • Provide hands-on support and challenge where needed

You:

  • Senior QA/Test Lead in AWS/cloud environments
  • Experience with Java and React applications
  • Strong automation and CI/CD knowledge
  • Confident pushing back and influencing at senior level

Onboarding expected to take up to 4 weeks max - candidates must be ready to deliver quickly.

This is a high-impact role driving quality in a fast-moving, cloud-native programme.