Lead for Quality - London, United Kingdom - Lendscape

Description

Lendscape is a leading technology provider to the global secured finance market.

We're dedicated to helping financial institutions unlock cash flow and provide enhanced lending experiences for their SME customers through innovative technology.

Today, our technology and software underpins the secured lending offerings of over 120 banks and finance providers worldwide.

Our Software Engineering team is our biggest function, with 80 colleagues spread across 9 squads they play a key role ensuring we continue to be leaders in our field.

You will be responsible for both manual and automated testing, using analytical and technical skills to have a direct impact of the quality of the software we create and deliver.

The Quality Lead will be responsible for leading and managing the quality assurance function within the Engineering department.

The primary focus of the role is to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products through the implementation and continuous improvement of quality processes and methodologies.

Developing and executing a comprehensive quality strategy aligned with organisational goals
Leading and mentoring a team of quality assurance professionals
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate quality practices throughout the software development lifecycle
Defining, implementing and continuously monitoring quality standards, procedures, and best practices with emphasis on rigour across the three
Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve software quality
Staying abreast of industry trends and advancements in quality assurance and software testing
Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall software development efficiency and quality
In-depth understanding of quality assurance methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and DevOps
Experience in implementing and managing QA processes throughout the software development lifecycle
Proficiency in using testing tools and frameworks for both manual and automated testing
Competency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#) to facilitate automated testing and scripting
Experience with bug tracking and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla) to manage and prioritize quality issues
Git) to ensure proper code management and collaboration within development teams
Understanding of performance testing concepts and tools (e.g., Apache JMeter, LoadRunner) to assess software scalability and performance
Knowledge of security testing practices and tools to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities in software applications
AWS, Azure, GCP) and their testing capabilities
Experience in testing mobile applications on various platforms (iOS, Android) and devices
Understanding of data management principles and proficiency in SQL for database testing
Proven experience in a leadership role within quality assurance or software testing
In-depth knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and best practices
Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle
Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Minimum of five years of experience in quality assurance/testing roles
Private medical care and cash plan
Flexible working hours
Continuous training
Cycle scheme and sponsored gym
Life assurance
Work alongside a team developing and delivering innovative technology that creates huge value for a variety of local and international clients