QA Lead

Job Title: Quality Assurance (QA) Lead

Job Type: Hybrid (2-3 days on-site in London, City)

Location: London, UK

Pay: Day Rate

Job Summary:
Robert Half has partnered with a leading real estate management company to recruit an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Lead . This is a hybrid role that offers an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking, hands-on leader to take ownership of software testing initiatives within an organisation undergoing transformation and technology adoption . The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping and implementing robust testing strategies, leading a team of testers and developers, and ensuring quality standards are consistently met.

As the QA Lead , you will drive process improvements, foster collaboration across teams, and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality software solutions that align with organisational goals. Experience with a range of testing platforms and/or the adoption of new tools is desirable, as is a strong understanding of the property industry, though this is not essential.

The ideal candidate will possess significant expertise in test strategy , automation testing , and stakeholder engagement , demonstrating both leadership skills and technical proficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Planning: Define the overall testing approach, including what's tested, how it's tested, and when, while ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and project timelines.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and guide the QA team, ensuring effective task delegation and prompt removal of roadblocks. Foster a collaborative team environment where individuals can thrive.
• Process Ownership: Ensure QA processes and best practices are followed, while identifying opportunities to refine and optimise workflows.
• Communication Bridge: Act as the link between QA, development teams, product managers, and stakeholders, ensuring technical insights from testing are translated into actionable business decisions.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify potential quality risks and work with teams to mitigate or resolve them prior to release.
• Metrics & Reporting: Track and assess quality metrics, including test performance, defect trends, and release readiness, and communicate findings to facilitate informed decision-making.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong experience leading test teams and developers , fostering productivity and collaboration.
• Demonstrated expertise in defining and implementing comprehensive test strategies .
• Advanced knowledge of automation testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Mabl, AcelQ, Cypress, or similar).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present technical testing data to stakeholders as meaningful insights.
• In-depth understanding of risk management within software quality assurance, with a track record of resolving project issues effectively.
• Proven ability to monitor and report on quality metrics to improve testing outcomes and accelerate release cycles.

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with the property industry or experience working on real estate-related digital products.
• Experience with Agile project management methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe®.
• Hands-on exposure to a variety of testing platforms or the implementation of new tools to enhance QA processes.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive experience in a Quality Assurance leadership role, preferably within technology-driven or transformation projects.

What's On Offer:

• A flexible hybrid work schedule, with 2-3 days per week on-site in London (City) .
• Competitive day rate and benefits package, based on experience and market benchmarks.
• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge transformation initiatives and property-focused projects.
• A collaborative culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development.

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