QA Manager
- Up to £170000.00 per annum + + incredible Pension
- New York
- Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead and scale our clients QA function, with a strong focus on test automation. Reporting to the Sr. Director of IT Support, you will oversee day-to-day QA operations, drive the automation strategy, and ensure all software releases meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and reliability.
You'll collaborate closely with developers, product owners, DevOps, and business stakeholders, while mentoring a distributed QA team and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead QA automation strategy and execution using Python & Selenium
Oversee automated and manual testing across BAU and new development
Build and maintain robust regression testing and CI/CD pipelines
Manage backend testing in Microsoft SQL Server
Review requirements and ensure testability and quality alignment
Mentor QA team members and coordinate offshore QA resources
Provide automation progress and quality metrics to senior leadership
Ensure compliance with IT policies, security, and regulatory standards
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
10+ years QA experience with proven leadership responsibility
4+ years hands-on Selenium automation (Python preferred)
Strong experience with API testing, CI/CD, and DevOps tools (Jira, Octopus, Teams)
Advanced SQL Server testing expertise
Experience with microservices and cloud-based environments
Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
Experience in financial or retirement services highly desirable
This is a great opportunity to shape and lead a modern QA function within a complex, regulated environment.