Hybrid Head of QA, Test Automation

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About the role

  • Head of QA and Test Automation leading global Quality Engineering and Test Automation strategy at Collinson. Shaping and transforming QA processes and building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead Collinson’s end-to-end QA and Test Automation strategy.
  • Build and grow a talented, diverse team of SDETs and QA professionals.
  • Partner with Engineering, Product, and Delivery to design for quality from day one.
  • Shape automation frameworks across front-end, API, and end-to-end layers.
  • Provide meaningful insight on release readiness, risk, and quality metrics.
  • Develop a thriving community of practice that promotes learning and inclusion.
  • Transform our testing culture — from gatekeeping to enablement.

Requirements

  • Strong experience in QA and Test Automation, especially at a senior or head-of-function level.
  • Hands-on expertise with modern frameworks (Playwright, Cypress, contract or API testing).
  • Comfort coding in TypeScript or similar languages.
  • Experience creating scalable test strategies for complex, multi-team delivery environments.
  • A track record of building inclusive, high-performing technical teams.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills — both technical and non-technical.
  • Knowledge of performance and reliability testing (e.g. k6, JMeter) is desirable.

Benefits

  • Flexible and hybrid working options
  • Work from anywhere – 8 weeks a year
  • Generous parental leave and family-friendly policies
  • Career development, mentorship, and training
  • A supportive, inclusive culture with employee resource groups and diversity initiatives.

Job title

Head of QA, Test Automation

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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