Quality Assurance Engineer

Responsibilities

• Define and implement QA strategies, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and company objectives. • Drive the adoption of test automation, CI/CD integration, and modern testing methodologies to improve efficiency and reliability. • Establish and enforce coding and testing standards to maintain highquality software delivery. • Lead risk-based testing approaches, prioritizing critical functionalities and system stability. • Collaborate with developers, architects, and product teams to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle. • Oversee performance, security, and usability testing to proactively identify potential issues before release. • Monitor and analyze QA metrics to continuously improve testing effectiveness and software quality. • Ensure cross-team collaboration, keeping quality and information security at the heart of the business by working closely with security, DevOps, and compliance teams. • Mentor and support QA apprentices, providing structured guidance, hands-on coaching, and development opportunities to build foundational testing skills and career progression. • Collaborate with the wider team to ensure ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and other information security framework documentation, controls, and compliance requirements are maintained and embedded within quality and delivery processes. Relationships • Development: Works closely with software engineers and architects to embed quality, testing standards, and automation practices throughout the development lifecycle. • Product: Partners with product owners and product managers to understand requirements, manage risk, and ensure quality outcomes aligned with business priorities.

Experience Required

Significant experience in a Quality Assurance or Software Testing role within a modern software development environment. • Hands-on experience with test automation and integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines. • Experience working in Agile development teams and collaborating closely with developers and product teams. • Experience leading or influencing QA practices, standards, or strategies across teams or projects. • Experience identifying and managing quality risks throughout the software development lifecycle. • Experience mentoring or supporting junior QA engineers and/or apprentices. • Experience with performance, security, and non-functional testing. • Exposure to information security frameworks such as ISO27001 or Cyber Essentials. • Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments. • Relevant QA or testing certifications (e.g. ISTQB or equivalent)

Why Work with [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]?

At [Employer hidden], we specialise in aviation recruitment across [engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.

• Industry-leading compliance support
• Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
• Dedicated recruitment consultant
• Placements across the globe
• Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector

How to Apply

Submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of right to work documents