Quality Engineering Lead

We are seeking an experienced Test Director / Quality Engineering Director with a deep technical background to join the Programme Leadership Team of a large, complex, multi‑supplier data transformation programme. This role requires a technologist first and foremost, providing authoritative technical oversight and independent assurance of data solutions delivered on AWS‑based platforms from someone who has progressed into senior leadership but retains strong hands‑on understanding and credibility across data engineering, cloud platforms and modern data architectures. Operating at Director level, the role will guide and monitor quality, engineering standards, governance and ways of working across multiple delivery partners, while engaging confidently with senior client stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring substantial experience leading technical testing at scale, with the ability to deep‑dive into architecture, data pipelines and automation when required, while also operating effectively at programme and executive level. The QAE Lead is accountable for end‑to‑end quality assurance and testing strategy, ensuring that data solutions delivered on AWS‑based data platforms meet business, regulatory and operational expectations.