TL;DR

Principal QA Engineer (QA Testing): Leading and developing QA capabilities within agile squads to ensure high-quality, compliant, and performant products with an accent on automation-first strategies and test-driven development. Focus on driving modern testing practices, mentoring teams, and embedding quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

Location: Hybrid in Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Company

%hirify_global% helps families get more out of life by combining brands and flexible payment options, focusing on career growth, purpose, and wellbeing.

What you will do

Lead and develop QA capabilities within agile squads following company tech standards.
Ensure adoption of test-driven approaches for all work.
Drive automation-first strategies for functional and non-functional testing.
Own test plans and approaches, ensuring successful delivery.
Coach and mentor team members, fostering growth and alignment with standards.
Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to prevent defects and improve quality.

Requirements

Location: Hybrid work model based in Liverpool, UK
5+ years of QA and testing experience including leadership roles.
Proven expertise in software testing, SDLC frameworks, and compliance.
Experience with test-driven approaches (ATDD, BDD, TDD) and automation programming.
Strong skills in API, performance, and security testing.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

Culture & Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model.
Inclusive culture with a £1000 flexible benefits allowance.
30 days holiday plus bank holidays.
LinkedIn learning access and bonus potential.
Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk and matched pension up to 6%.

Principal Qa Engineer