Lead QA

TL;DR

Lead QA (Software Testing): Driving testing excellence and shaping QA strategy for a global Kiwi tech company building smart solutions with an accent on framework optimization and quality culture. Focus on designing end-to-end testing processes, identifying systemic risks, and ensuring high software reliability under scale.

Location: Onsite in Palmerston North, New Zealand

Salary: £100,000 – £130,000

Company

A global Kiwi tech company developing smart solutions used worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead and improve QA processes and testing frameworks across the platform.
• Design and execute functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and support teams to align quality goals.
• Identify risks early in the lifecycle and drive practical quality improvements.
• Support release confidence and overall software reliability.
• Contribute to hands-on testing as required.

Requirements

• Strong professional background in software testing and quality assurance.
• Proven experience in improving QA processes within engineering teams.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end and regression testing methodologies.
• Experience working closely with developers in agile environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive and hands-on approach to quality ownership.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the QA strategy in a scaling global company.
• Focus on a quality-first engineering culture.
• Highly competitive compensation package with flexibility for the right candidate.