On behalf of Low Carbon Contracting Company (LCCC) , we are looking for a QA Lead (Outside IR35) for a 3 Month contract based in London 2 days per week.

Description

The primary focus of this role is to review our existing Quality Assurance (QA) strategy, methodologies, and documentation. The successful candidate will identify weaknesses and gaps in our current approach and provide actionable solutions to enhance our QA processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate Current QA Practices: Thoroughly assess existing QA strategies, methodologies, and documentation.
• Identify Improvements: Highlight weaknesses and gaps in the current QA approach.
• Recommend Solutions: Provide detailed recommendations and implement solutions to improve QA processes.
• Utilize Technical Expertise: Leverage tools and technologies such as AWS, Azure, Selenium, Playwright, Python, Docker, Terraform, and GitHub.
• Work Independently: Lead QA initiatives independently without direct team management.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with cross-functional teams to ensure QA practices align with Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies.
• Documentation: Prepare comprehensive reports outlining findings and proposed improvements.
• Stay Updated: Keep abreast of industry best practices and emerging QA technologies.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Education: Bachelor s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Extensive experience as a Lead QA Engineer or similar role.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools like Selenium and Playwright. Strong programming skills in Python.
• Knowledge of Docker for containerization.
• Familiarity with Terraform for infrastructure as code.
• Experience with version control using GitHub.
• Methodologies: Solid understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Kanban frameworks.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB Certified Tester) are desirable.

About Low Carbon Contracts Company

The Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) exists to help decarbonise the

generation of electricity and make it more affordable for the future. Our work

is central to the delivery of the Government s objective to achieve Net Zero target

by 2050.

LCCC s main responsibility, amongst many, is managing the Contracts for

Difference (CfDs) scheme which are agreements LCCC has made with renewable

generators. These agreements are private law contracts to provide investors

with confidence when investing in low carbon technology. CfDs are also designed

to help and manage price increases for consumers, when electricity prices are

high. See here for more information on how CfDs work: LCCC CfD Video on Vimeo.

LCCC s other responsibilities include management of money flows across energy

suppliers to fund the CfD portfolio, settlement of the capacity market and

develop new schemes. Find out more about all that we do by visiting our main

page.

Want to know what s important to us and what s expected? See here: Values | Low

Carbon Contracts Company Careers (pinpointhq.com).

Please take the time to answer the optional diversity questions

At LCCC, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where

everyone can be their authentic selves and contribute to our mission of

advancing a flexible energy future. Our aim is to be reflective of the

environments where we operate and truly benefit from a rich tapestry of

backgrounds and experiences where everyone thrives which of course make us

stronger together. Your diversity data is valuable to us, it helps us

understand whether we are effectively connecting with underrepresented groups

and realising our diversity aims. Please note that your diversity data will

remain anonymised to us as it only feeds into high-level reports not connected

to the candidates.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, LCCC guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

DE&I Commitment

LCCC guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

Armed Forces Covenant

LCCC guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.