QA Lead / Test Lead - Perm

QA Lead / Test LeadSalary: 55,000- 65,000 per annum Location: Central Birmingham (Office-Based, Full-Time) Job Type: Permanent About the RoleAn established and growing technology business is looking for a hands-on QA Lead / Test Lead to establish and develop its testing function from the ground up. The development team works across C#/.NET, AngularJS, Angular, MS SQL Server and .NET MAUI mobile applications. Testing is currently carried out primarily by developers through unit testing and ad hoc checks, creating an opportunity for an experienced QA professional to introduce a structured, consistent and scalable approach to software quality. Initially, you will be the organisation''s first dedicated tester, taking ownership of defining testing standards, implementing processes and carrying out hands-on testing across the product portfolio. As the business grows, you will have the opportunity to develop the testing function, introduce automation and AI-assisted testing practices, and build a team around the processes you establish. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys combining practical testing with strategic input, influencing development practices and making a tangible difference to product quality. You will work closely with developers and technology leadership to identify defects, assess quality risks and ensure issues are clearly documented, prioritised and retested once resolved. The environment is pragmatic and fast-moving, with requirements and scope ..... full job details .....