Location
Fully Remote - Work from anywhere in the UK. Attendance at team meetings at the Watford office 1-2 times per year is expected.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£58,000 per annum

About the Role
Make your mark at BRE! BRE aims to be the world’s leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.

We are seeking an experienced Senior QA Engineer to lead the establishment of a new QA function within BRE. You will build the team and capabilities in quality assurance, define quality standards, shape BRE’s QA strategy, and lead testing activities across our applications, including the BREEAM Platform.

Key responsibilities include defining and maintaining quality standards across all software development activities, developing and implementing the QA strategy, establishing tools, frameworks and processes for testing, collaborating closely with developers and product teams, leading and mentoring QA engineers, conducting hands-on testing of applications, supporting risk-based testing to improve efficiency, and contributing to high-quality software releases by identifying issues early.

Experience
- Proven experience in software quality assurance with strong knowledge of manual and automated testing methods.
- Strong programming skills for automated testing and familiarity with automation tools and frameworks.
- Experience designing effective test plans, developing testing strategies, and delivering within an agile sprint environment.
- Experience defining testing processes, tools, and approaches to support high-quality software delivery.
- Capability to manage and mentor QA engineers and support a consistent, high-quality testing function.

About you
- Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with developers, product managers, product owners, and other stakeholders.
- High attention to detail ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality across all testing activities.
- Effective communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical colleagues.

Qualifications
- Relevant qualifications or certifications in software testing or quality assurance are desirable but not explicitly stated.