£72,000 - £78,000 + Amazing benefits package including Bonuses and Share incentives
Hybrid working - 2+ days a week in their London offices
Our client is a Global FTSE 250 organisation undergoing a major transformation under a new CIO. We are seeking an experienced DevOps & QA Engineering Lead to drive the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of DevOps and Quality Assurance practices across a complex digital and technology landscape.
This is a people management role focused on increasing automation, improving software quality, and enhancing collaboration across engineering teams, while establishing best-in-class tooling and delivery practices.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
Define and implement the DevOps and QA strategy across the full software development lifecycle
Communicate vision, standards, and best practices aligned to broader organisational goals
Lead, motivate, and develop a team of DevOps and QA engineers DevOps & Tooling
Introduce, optimise, and manage modern DevOps tooling (CI/CD, version control, build automation, containerisation)
Drive automation and efficiency across engineering and release processes
Continuously improve DevOps maturity and ways of working Quality Assurance
Develop and implement QA strategies, frameworks, and tooling
Lead test automation initiatives, regression testing, and quality improvements
Ensure high standards of software quality and reliability across deployments Stakeholder & Delivery Management
Act as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders, aligning engineering capabilities with business needs
Manage relationships with internal teams and external vendors
Oversee delivery across multiple projects and ensure successful release and transition into live environments Team & Capability Development
Lead performance management, coaching, and professional development of engineers
Build organisational capability through mentoring and knowledge sharing
Identify skills gaps and implement training and development plans Required Experience
8+ years' experience in a DevOps, QA, or related engineering roles, including people management responsibilities
Proven experience leading and line managing global technical teams
Hands-on experience implementing and optimising DevOps tooling (e.g. Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines)
Strong background in test automation and QA tooling
Deep understanding of DevOps and QA frameworks, principles, and best practices
Experience working in Agile delivery environments What We're Looking For
Strong technical leader with a passion for automation, quality, and continuous improvement
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, complex environment
Collaborative mindset with a focus on delivering measurable business value If you're interested in driving DevOps and QA excellence within a growing engineering function, we'd love to hear from you
Salary description
£70000.00 - £78000.00 per year