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QA architect

United Kingdom, Sheffield · Job Posted June 04, 2026
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Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled QA Architect for a 6-month contract based in Sheffield. In this critical leadership role, you will define and deliver departmental testing strategies, drive quality governance across multiple regions, and ensure audit readiness within a highly regulated environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Define and deliver departmental testing strategies
  • drive quality governance across multiple regions
  • ensure audit readiness within a highly regulated environment

Requirements

  • 6+ years of QA experience, with at least 2 years in a QA Manager, QA Architect, or Lead capacity
  • Proven track record of defining, delivering, and aligning testing strategies and governance frameworks with overarching business goals
  • Strong background supporting QA audit readiness, working with Control Owners/Risk Compliance, and managing evidence traceability in regulated environments
  • Deep familiarity with Agile development, DevSecOps delivery processes, defect management, and CI/CD tracking tools (JIRA, Confluence, GIT)
  • Exceptional ability to build partnerships across departments, influence change, and present complex data/trend analyses in a simplified manner
  • Relevant training or certifications (e.g., ISTQB Advanced Test Manager, audit/quality governance courses) are highly desirable
  • A strategic, continuous-improvement mindset with the ability to manage workshops, write best-practice documentation, and lead effectively in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

Relevant training or certifications (e.g., ISTQB Advanced Test Manager, audit/quality governance courses) are highly desirable

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