QA & Release Manager – Test Automation & Deployment

About the role

We are looking for a motivated QA & Release Manager to join our software development team. This newly created position will bridge our offshore resources with UK operations, focusing on test automation, quality assurance, and secure release management.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts covering functional, regression, and end‑to‑end scenarios.
• Create detailed test plans, strategies, and test cases aligned with project specifications.
• Perform performance, load, and security testing to ensure reliability and compliance.
• Utilise Azure DevOps for test case management, reporting, and CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and project leads during sprint planning, stand‑ups, and retrospectives.
• Promote a quality‑first mindset and provide regular feedback to stakeholders.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a QA Engineer with a strong focus on test automation.
• Hands‑on experience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD workflows.
• Solid understanding of functional, regression, performance, load, and security testing.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Required skills

• Test automation frameworks
• Azure DevOps (test case management & CI/CD)
• CI/CD pipeline integration
• Performance testing
• Load testing
• Security testing