Lead Quality Assurance Analyst
Quick answer
Oak National Academy is hiring a remote Lead Quality Assurance Analyst (UK-based) paying £76,313 + benefits to manage a QA team and improve testing processes for digital products.
- Role
- Lead Quality Assurance Analyst
- Organization
- Oak National Academy
- Location
- Remote, but you must be based in the UK with the legal right to work here
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £76,313 + benefits including 4.5-day week and 11% employer pension
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
Oak National Academy is seeking a Lead Quality Assurance Analyst to ensure high-quality digital products that support teachers and improve pupil outcomes across the UK. The role involves managing a QA team, improving testing processes, and contributing to the organization's culture and strategy.
What you'll do
- Develop and manage a high-performing quality assurance team
- Take responsibility for the continuous improvement of quality assurance processes
- Own quality assurance standards, approach and ways of working across Oak’s product development
- Improve feature definitions by providing a QA perspective
- Maintain specialist expertise in quality assurance and accessibility testing
- Contribute to the strategy, planning and culture of the organization
What it takes
- 5+ years holding responsibility for the continuous improvement of quality assurance processes
- Experience of recruiting, developing and managing a high-performing team of Quality Assurance analysts
- Demonstrated success in defining and embedding quality assurance standards and raising the quality of digital products
- Extensive knowledge of testing web or mobile-based applications, including exploratory testing and structured bug reporting
- Authority in assessing the accessibility of web applications against accepted standards
- Familiarity with agile processes such as user stories, acceptance criteria, and working in sprints with colleagues from other teams
What you'll bring
How we treat you
25 days annual leave, plus one extra day for each year of service (up to 28), Additional Oak closure days over Christmas/New Year, 11% employer pension contribution, A 36-hour working week, with half-days on Fridays or every other Friday off, Fully remote working - we’ll support your home set-up and offer coworking options if preferred, Minimum twice-yearly in-person offsites to collaborate, connect, and have fun
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is remote, but you must be based in the UK with the legal right to work here.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package includes a salary of £76,313 + benefits such as 25 days annual leave, 11% employer pension contribution, and a 36-hour working week.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 5+ years of experience in quality assurance processes, experience in recruiting and managing a QA team, and extensive knowledge of testing web or mobile-based applications.
How do I apply?
Applications are now open. You can apply by answering a few admin questions and some questions related to your day-to-day job. Your answers will go through an anonymized review process.
When are the interviews?
Stage 1 interviews will be held via Zoom during the week commencing Monday 9th November.
How to apply
Apply directly on Oak National Academy's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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