QA Team Lead at Encord

West Malling, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Solid test management background within a fast-paced business with experience using multiple testing technologies
  • Defining a test strategy including test approach, test data management and environments
  • Functional test planning, preparation and execution including experience of test design techniques
  • Managing and executing non-functional tests such as load testing, penetration testing and UI testing
  • Leading and managing a distributed team of test analysts
  • Working with Agile and Waterfall delivery processes
  • Working knowledge of one or more source configuration management and defect tracking systems
  • Strong functional understanding of common retail and e-commerce systems
  • Confident manner in giving presentations and workshops

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of QA/System Testers, setting the vision for what “good testing” looks like and driving best practices across the business
  • Define test strategies, frameworks, and plans
  • Collaborate with product and technology teams to ensure robust, scalable solutions are delivered
  • Act as the advocate for quality and mature the testing capability
  • Introduce automation where it adds value
  • Oversee system and security testing reviews
  • Present clear, actionable test results to stakeholders
  • Shape the approach for upcoming projects
  • Balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical oversight

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Test ManagementTest StrategyTest Data ManagementFunctional TestingTest Design TechniquesLoad TestingPenetration TestingUI TestingTest AutomationTeam Leadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the QA Team Lead position?

The salary is up to £74,000 DOE.

Is this a remote or hybrid role, and where is the office located?

This is a permanent hybrid role from the Kings Hill office, ME19 4UA.

What key skills and experience are required for this QA Team Lead role?

Candidates need a solid test management background, experience defining test strategies including test data and environments, functional test planning and execution, managing non-functional tests like load and penetration testing, leading distributed teams, and working with Agile/Waterfall processes.

What benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include a fantastic bonus scheme, discounts and cash back on high-street shops, private health insurance, and more.

What does the company culture emphasize, and what opportunities are there?

The company is an award-winning Investors in People Gold accredited organization passionate about ethical treatment of customers and employees, diversity, inclusion, and offers excellent career progression in a rapidly expanding business.

Encord

Data platform for computer vision workflows

About Encord

Encord specializes in providing a data platform focused on advanced computer vision technology. The platform offers tools that help businesses manage their data labeling and workflow processes efficiently. It allows AI teams to create high-quality 'Ground Truth' data significantly faster, which is crucial for training AI models. Encord combines technology with human expertise to ensure the quality of data management services, making it distinct from competitors. The platform supports various types of visual data, including images, videos, and medical imagery, and features automated labeling and customizable workflows that integrate human input. The goal of Encord is to streamline the data management process for AI teams, enabling them to scale their projects effectively while maintaining high standards of quality.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$45.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Social events
Flexible hours
Hybrid work
Fresh equipment & gear
Health insurance
Generous PTO
Visa sponsorship
Team lunches

Risks

Encord faces competition from established players like Scale AI and emerging startups.
Generative AI's rise may shift investor focus away from predictive models.
AI-generated content and deepfakes could lead to regulatory challenges for Encord.

Differentiation

Encord offers a unified platform for vision and multimodal AI development.
The platform integrates human-centric workflows for efficient data labeling and curation.
Encord provides tools for active learning, enhancing model performance and data quality.

Upsides

Encord raised $30M in Series B funding, indicating strong investor confidence.
The AI data annotation market is projected to reach $3.6 billion by 2027.
Encord's launch of SAM 2 shows agility in adopting cutting-edge AI models.

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