Senior QA Lead - Public Sector Digital Platform
Posted Today by TechNet IT Recruitment (Permanent)
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: Senior QA Lead needed for a public-sector digital platform transitioning from proof-of-concept to MVP build. This hands-on role requires the sole QA to work closely with engineers in a fast-paced environment, ensuring quality throughout the development process. The ideal candidate will have experience leading QA efforts on complex platforms without a wider test team. Immediate start is available for a contract with strong extension potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own QA strategy and delivery for an MVP build
- Perform hands-on functional, integration, and API testing
- Validate GraphQL-based services and Back End behaviour
- Work closely with engineers to identify quality risks early
- Maintain appropriate governance, traceability, and audit standards
Key Skills:
- Senior/Lead QA experience on complex digital platforms
- Prior experience acting as the only QA on a project
- Strong hands-on API testing experience
- Practical GraphQL testing (schemas, queries, edge cases)
- Experience delivering software in public sector or regulated environments
- Ability to define and execute QA strategy while remaining hands-on
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Senior QA Lead - Public Sector Digital Platform
Contract | Outside IR35 | Remote (UK-based only)
Senior QA Lead required to take full ownership of quality on a public-sector digital platform moving from proof-of-concept into an MVP build. This is a hands-on role as the sole QA, working directly with engineers in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.
This role suits someone experienced in leading QA on complex platforms without the support of a wider test team.
Key Contract Details
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Outside IR35
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Immediate start (February)
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Initial 1-month contract with strong extension potential
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Enhanced DBS required
Key Experience Required (Essential)
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Senior/Lead QA experience on complex digital platforms
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Prior experience acting as the only QA on a project
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Strong hands-on API testing experience
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Practical GraphQL testing (schemas, queries, edge cases)
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Experience delivering software in public sector or regulated environments
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Ability to define and execute QA strategy while remaining hands-on
Role Responsibilities
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Own QA strategy and delivery for an MVP build
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Perform hands-on functional, integration, and API testing
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Validate GraphQL-based services and Back End behaviour
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Work closely with engineers to identify quality risks early
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Maintain appropriate governance, traceability, and audit standards
Nice to Have
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Cloud-native platform testing experience (AWS or similar)
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Experience with fast-moving MVP or discovery-led builds
UK-based applicants only due to security and governance requirements.