QA Lead, IT​/Tech, IT QA Tester ​/ Automation

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Vacancy Name

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN958

Location

Location London

Employment Type

Employment Type

Perm

Basis

Basis Full Time

Fixed Term Duration

Overview Chambers and Partners is seeking a hands‑on QA Lead to take ownership of automation test coverage across key Research projects, including initiatives involving AI implementation.

In this leadership role, you’ll mentor a team of QA engineers and play a central part in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and performance of our data‑driven products.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and execute automation testing for critical Research initiatives

Manage, mentor, and support the growth of QA engineers (manual and automation)

Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning

Champion a culture of quality, ownership, and continuous improvement

Oversee and enhance onboarding processes for new QA team members

Skills and Experience

• Strong experience in manual and automated testing of web and mobile applications. Proficient in automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium).
• Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, REST‑assured). Strong working knowledge on CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git Lab CI, Azure Dev Ops).
• Experience with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., JIRA, Test Rail, Zephyr).
• Good knowledge and implementation skills on Test automation.
• Good knowledge of SDLC processes.

Person Specification

• A valuable team player with strong communication skills.
• A proactive learner with good problem solving skills.

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Job Description

Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to fostering and promoting an inclusive professional environment for all of our employees, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion are integral values of Chambers and Partners and are key in our culture. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

This commitment applies across all of our employment policies and practices, from recruiting and hiring to training and career development. We support our employees through our internal INSPIRE committee with Executive Sponsors, Chairs and Ambassadors throughout the business promoting knowledge and effecting change. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.