Senior Quality Engineering Lead

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Quality Engineering Lead to support an international client on a 3-month interim engagement. The successful candidate will lead the implementation of quality improvements following an external review, and establish a robust testing framework and governance model to enhance quality across the organisation.

• 3-Month Interim Contract
• Remote Work
• International Client
• Australian Working Hours (AEST/AEDT)

Must Have

• Proven experience in setting up test governance or a testing framework for an organisation (not just test execution)
• Experience in implementing a risk-based testing approach
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps Test Plans
• Experience with MS Dynamics CE
• Experience coordinating SIT and UAT with business users and third-party vendors
• Experience defining test approaches for data migration and system integrations Experience in coaching teams and handing over a framework for others to run
• Australian Working Hours (AEST/AEDT)

Key Responsibilities

• Set up a Quality Engineering (QE) governance model including roles, responsibilities, decision rights, quality gates and release readiness controls
• Define standard testing practices across planning, design, execution, defect management, risk management and reporting
• Make requirements more testable with clear acceptance criteria, traceability and alignment to business processes
• A Implement risk-based testing for critical business processes, integrations, data migration and user/member journeys
• Maximise the use of Azure DevOps for test planning, execution, defect tracking, reporting and quality dashboards
• Define standard test artefacts including test plans, test scripts,defect taxonomy, test completion reports and release readiness evidence o
• Improve SIT and UAT readiness with clear expectations for business stakeholders, vendors and project teams
• Recommend practical improvements to test environments and test data
• Develop a transition plan for the client or ongoing partner to continue the framework after the initial engagement

Nice to Have

• Test environment and test data management
• Experience in member-based, insurance or not-for-profit organisations
• ISTQB Advanced Test Manager or similar certification

What We're Looking For

• Excellent English communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills
• Practical, solution-oriented approach
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment