Senior QA Engineer / QA Manager

With over 25 years’ experience in offering specialist supply chain solutions to the mobile phone and technology industries. Fónua have developed an industry leading Device Ownership & Supply Chain Optimisation Model. Fónua have long standing direct procurement relationships with all of the key mobile device hardware OEMs.

To continuously optimise our partner’s distribution requirements through the delivery of innovative products and services. We will fulfil both vendor and customer needs through efficient supply chain, extensive product knowledge and value added solutions delivered profitably by dedicated and professional employees.

To create value and make a difference

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• Creativity & Imagination
  
• Passion Energy & Ambition
  
• Hire & Retain the Best
  
• Leadership
  
• Teamwork
  
• Respect
  
• Excellence
  

We are seeking an experienced Senior QA / QA Manager to lead quality assurance strategy and execution across complex enterprise and cloud-based systems. This role will suit someone with a strong hands‑on QA background who has progressed into leadership, test strategy, and cross‑team delivery.

You will play a key role in embedding quality across the SDLC, driving automation, and ensuring high‑quality releases across both BAU and large transformation programmes.

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• Own and define end-to-end QA and test strategy across projects and production releases
  
• Establish and evolve QA standards, methodologies, and best practices
  
• Drive a strong quality‑first culture across engineering, product, and delivery teams
  
• Define and report on quality KPIs and metrics for senior stakeholders
  

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• Lead test planning, execution, monitoring, and sign‑off for complex systems
  
• Manage regression testing strategies, including automated coverage
  
• Oversee functional, integration, system, security, UAT and end‑to‑end testing
  

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• Champion test automation across UI and API layers
  
• Select, implement, and optimise tools such as Qualify, Selenium, Postman
  
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
  
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and process improvement
  

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• Lead, mentor, and develop QA engineers and test leads
  
• Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, SME’s and project managers
  
• Coordinate with third‑party vendors and offshore teams
  
• Communicate testing progress, risks, and quality status clearly to senior stakeholders
  

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• Support or lead release coordination across multiple teams and environments
  
• Ensure readiness for monthly / frequent production releases
  
• Manage test environments and dependencies across cloud and enterprise platforms
  

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• 10+ years’ experience in QA, testing, or software delivery
  
• Proven experience in a Senior QA, QA Lead, or QA Manager role
  
• Strong background in both manual and automated testing
  
• Experience working in Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall environments
  
• Hands‑on experience testing enterprise systems, cloud platforms, APIs, and integrations
  
• Demonstrated success leading QA teams xcfaprz and influencing delivery outcomes
  

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• API Testing: Postman
  
• Cloud & Platforms: Azure
  
• CI/CD & Tooling: Azure DevOps
  
• Delivery Tools: DevOps, MS Project, PowerBI
  
• Automation: Selenium, Katalon
  

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• ISTQB Foundation (or higher)
  
• PRINCE2 or equivalent delivery certification
  
• Qualification in Digital Transformation, IT, or related discipline
  

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• Strong communicator with the ability to engage technical and non‑technical stakeholders
  
• Proactive, delivery‑focused, and solutions‑driven
  
• Comfortable operating at both hands‑on and strategic levels
  
• Passionate about quality, automation, and continuous improvement
  

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• Pension Scheme
  
• Bike to Work Scheme
  
• Gym/Wellbeing Contribution
  
• Employee Purchase Scheme
  
• Phone Repair Discount
  
• Educational Assistance Program
  
• Company Events
  
• Free Parking