Software Quality Assurance Manager

Staverton Bridge
1 day ago
Create job alert

Job Title: Software Quality Assurance Manager
Job Type: Hybrid
Work Type: Fixed Term, 6 Months
Hours: 37 hrs/wk
Industry: Aerospace/Defence/Software
Job Location: Cheltenham
Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 per annum

Profile – Software Quality Assurance Manager

Our client is a leading provider of software, equipment and service solutions to technically challenging sectors around the globe.

Job Role – Software Quality Assurance Manager

Reporting to the Chief Product Officer the Software Quality Assurance Manager shall lead and continuously improve quality practices across the software development lifecycle. This role is responsible for defining quality standards, managing QA processes, and ensuring software releases meet functional, performance, and reliability expectations for a client-server architecture that uses a frontend desktop application and MS SQL backend, with REST API

Duties – Software Quality Assurance Manager

• Define and own the overall software quality strategy and roadmap
• Lead and mentor QA engineers and test specialists
• Promote a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and accountability
• Collaborate with engineering and product leadership to align quality goals with business objectives
• Establish and maintain QA processes to ISO 9001/27001, standards, and best practices Ensure test planning, execution, and reporting across multiple teams Oversee functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing Define release quality gates and go/no-go criteria
• Drive adoption and improvement of test automation frameworks
• Ensure appropriate coverage across integration, end-to-end, API, UI (including accessibility compliance assessment and reporting to WCAG, 508, and EU), performance, and security testing
• Select and manage QA tools and platforms
• Balance automated and exploratory testing approaches
• Establish design for testability development approach
• Define and track quality metrics (defect leakage, test coverage, release stability, MTTR)
• Analyze trends and root causes of defects
• Lead post-release reviews and process improvements
• Work closely with developers to shift quality left in the SDLC
• Partner with DevOps and release teams to integrate testing into MS DevOps CI/CD pipelines
• Support agile practices including Kanban, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives
• Act as the quality advocate in cross-functional discussions
• Own quality portion of release documentation
• Work closely with developers to shift quality left in the SDLC
• Partner with DevOps and release teams to integrate testing into MS DevOps CI/CD pipelines

Experience/Qualifications – Software Quality Assurance Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• experience in software QA or quality engineering
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile/Scrum, and CI/CD practices
• Experience with manual and automated testing methodologies
• Experience with modern test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, SmartBear TestComplete, FlaUI, REST API testing tools, pentest tools, threat modelling, etc)

Candidates who are currently a Software Quality Manager, QA Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Engineering Manager, Head of Quality Engineering, Software Quality Lead/QA Lead, Test Manager and Engineering Quality Manager could be suitable for this role.

To make an application for this role please submit your CV to (url removed) or for more information call (phone number removed).

For details of other opportunities available within your chose field please visit our website (url removed)

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors

Related Jobs

View all jobs

DevOps Engineer

Software Engineering Manager

Head of Software Engineering

Head Of Engineering

Software Development Project Manager

Salesforce Technical Lead (SC Cleared)

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Cloud Engineer Jobs in the UK: Salary, Skills, Career Paths & How to Get Hired

Cloud engineer jobs are among the fastest-growing technology roles in the UK. As organisations move infrastructure, applications and data into the cloud, demand for skilled cloud professionals continues to surge across finance, healthcare, retail, defence, government and high-growth startups. If you’re exploring a career in cloud engineering — or looking for your next role — this guide covers everything you need to know: What a cloud engineer does Types of cloud engineer jobs Required skills and certifications UK salary expectations Career progression pathways How to land a cloud engineer job in the UK Whether you’re a graduate, IT professional transitioning into cloud, or an experienced engineer looking to specialise, this article will help you position yourself competitively.

How Many Cloud Computing Tools Do You Need to Know to Get a Cloud Job?

If you are aiming for a role in cloud computing, it can feel like the skills list never ends. One job advert asks for AWS, Terraform and Kubernetes. Another mentions Azure DevOps, PowerShell and ARM templates. A third throws in Docker, Python, Linux, CI/CD, monitoring tools and security frameworks. It is no surprise that many cloud job seekers feel overwhelmed before they even apply. Here is the reality most cloud hiring managers agree on: they are not hiring you because you know every cloud tool. They are hiring you because you understand cloud concepts, can design reliable systems, manage costs, keep things secure and support real workloads. Tools matter, but only when they support outcomes. So how many cloud computing tools do you actually need to know to get a job? For most roles, the answer is far fewer than you think. This article explains what employers really expect, which tools are essential, which are role-specific, and how to focus your learning so you look capable and employable rather than scattered.

What Hiring Managers Look for First in Cloud Computing Job Applications (UK Guide)

anding a job in cloud computing can be highly competitive — especially in the UK market where demand far outpaces supply in many segments. Whether you’re aiming for roles in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Site Reliability, Cloud Architecture, Security, Data/Analytics, or Platform Operations, hiring managers screen applications quickly and with specific priorities in mind. Hiring managers don’t read every detail at first; they scan for critical signals in the first 10–20 seconds. These early signals determine whether your CV gets read more closely, whether your LinkedIn profile gets clicked, and whether you’re invited to interview. This guide breaks down, in practical terms, exactly what hiring managers look for first in cloud computing applications — and what you should emphasise in your CV, cover letter and portfolio to stand out on www.cloudcomputingjobs.co.uk .