Senior Quality Engineering Consultant
This role is a senior leadership position in the quality engineering team, focusing on delivering high-quality technical solutions in complex environments.
The successful candidate will lead large teams and deliver specialist technical and quality-testing solutions, consistently meeting client expectations while exceeding them. They will act as a trusted advisor, shaping quality and testing across the full lifecycle, engaging proactively with C-level stakeholders, and championing the company's standards, values, and culture.
Key Responsibilities
1. Functional Testing
* Test Management
* Develop and implement enterprise test strategies to steer large, complex programs and ensure timely, within-budget delivery with top-tier quality.
* Leadership
* Inspire and mentor cross-functional testing teams to achieve objectives and grow their skills.
* Test Analysis & Design
* Define and enforce best-in-class test design processes, ensuring bulletproof coverage and consistency.
* Test Execution
* Command end-to-end execution, aligning scope, schedule, and budget for flawless delivery.
* Lead defect triage and deep-dive root-cause analysis to drive relentless quality improvements.
* Spearhead test-process transformations, unlocking efficiency gains and measurable ROI.
2. Quality Engineering
* Quality Engineering Management
* Architect enterprise-wide quality policies - embed automation and non-functional testing early, and run lifecycle-wide risk workshops.
* Quality Engineering Practices
* Establish robust reviews, inspections, automation, continuous testing, and audits to build quality into every phase.
* Drive full-lifecycle delivery enhancements, elevating quality engineering across the organisation.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Ability to collaboratively lead and coach developers and other project members
* Possess in-depth experience as a senior test engineer in all areas of the SDLC
* Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
* Strong test experience in all areas of the SDLC, including system, SIT or UAT
* Collaborating with developers, business analysts, and users to understand testing needs and identify automation opportunities
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of test quality by undertaking reviews and recommending improvements
* Possess a solid understanding of modern application deployment methodologies and cloud infrastructure
* Can effectively adapt to workload and issues to maintain momentum
Benefits
The role offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and development, with access to cutting-edge technologies and innovative approaches. You will work with a talented team of experts, driving quality excellence and delivering exceptional results.
As a senior leader, you will have the opportunity to shape the company's quality engineering strategy, influencing the direction of the team and contributing to the success of the organization.