Transformation Leader
Job Title: Head of Quality Engineering / QE Transformation Leader Location: London or Norwich (Hybrid role) Employment Type: Full Time A global technology organisation is seeking a Quality Engineering Transformation Leader to drive enterprise-scale QE modernisation, automation strategy and testing transformation across a complex multi-platform environment. This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping the Quality Engineering strategy, test architecture, DevOps-aligned testing practices and automation frameworks across large delivery programmes. The successful candidate will work closely with CIO, CTO and senior engineering leadership, influencing the future of data-driven quality engineering and continuous testing. Key Responsibilities * Lead enterprise QE transformation and modernisation initiatives. * Define and implement automation-first testing strategies including UI, API, mobile and performance testing. * Establish continuous testing aligned with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines. * Drive adoption of cloud testing, test data management and environment strategy. * Implement automation frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, Cypress or Appium. * Build and lead large distributed QE teams across multiple programmes. * Track quality metrics, productivity, automation ROI and defect trends. * Partner with senior stakeholders to embed engineering-led quality practices across the organisation. Required Experience * Extensive experience leading Quality Engineering, Test Engineering or QE Transformation programmes. * Deep knowledge of automation frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium). * Experience with API testing (REST Assured, Karate, Postman). * Performance testing using JMeter or LoadRunner. * Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). * Experience building or leading large-scale QE teams and testing practices. Desirable * Experience driving automation strategy and testing CoE transformation. * Exposure to AI or GenAI in testing and quality engineering. This is a unique opportunity to lead enterprise-scale QE transformation and shape the future of modern quality engineering and test automation strategy