We’re hiring a QA & Test Lead This one’s for someone who genuinely cares about software quality not just ticking test cases, but shaping how quality is built into a product from day one. The role is Hybrid based in Wakefield (WF4) so you must be able to travel to site 3-days a week.This is a hands-on QA leadership role. You’ll own the testing strategy end-to-end: exploratory testing, automation (UI + API), release confidence, and setting the standard for how quality shows up across the business.What you’ll be doing:Designing and executing robust test plans for new featuresBuilding and maintaining automated test suitesGetting stuck into exploratory testing to uncover edge casesDefining quality gates and release criteriaTracking quality metrics and test coverageWorking side-by-side with engineers to reproduce, fix, and verify bugsChampioning best-practice testing across the teamWhy this role stands out:You’ll define the QA strategy and standards from scratchDirect influence on product quality and releasesClose collaboration with engineering and foundersA clear path to Head of QA / Quality EngineeringWhat we’re looking for:3+ years in QA / software testingStrong automation experience (Playwright, Cypress, or similar)API testing experience (Postman / REST)CI/CD and test integration knowledgeSQL for data validationA methodical, detail-driven testing mindsetYour growth in the first 6–12 months:Build out the automation frameworkEmbed QA into CI/CD pipelinesOwn quality gates and release confidenceGrow into Head of QA as the team scalesShape the long-term quality culture and hiring standardsBonus points if you’ve:Worked with TypeScript / JavaScriptDone performance or load testingBuilt B2B SaaS productsThrived in early-stage or fast-growth environments£40k - £50k plus package If this sounds like you or someone you know who lives and breathes quality get in touch!No sponsorship offered for this position.