DevOps and QA Engineering Lead

DevOps and QA Engineering Lead £72,000 - £78,000 + Amazing benefits package including Bonuses and Share incentives Hybrid working - 2+ days a week in their London offices Our client is a Global FTSE 250 organisation undergoing a major transformation under a new CIO. We are seeking an experienced DevOps & QA Engineering Lead to drive the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of DevOps and Quality Assurance practices across a complex digital and technology landscape. This is a people management role focused on increasing automation, improving software quality, and enhancing collaboration across engineering teams, while establishing best-in-class tooling and delivery practices. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Define and implement the DevOps and QA strategy across the full software development lifecycle Communicate vision, standards, and best practices aligned to broader organisational goals Lead, motivate, and develop a team of DevOps and QA engineers DevOps & Tooling Introduce, optimise, and manage modern DevOps tooling (CI/CD, version control, build automation, containerisation) Drive automation and efficiency across engineering and release processes Continuously improve DevOps maturity and ways of working Quality Assurance Develop and implement QA strategies, frameworks, and tooling Lead test automation initiatives, regression testing, and quality improvements Ensure high standards of software quality and reliability across deployments Stakeholder & Delivery Management Act as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders, aligning engineering capabilities with business needs Manage relationships with internal teams and external vendors Oversee delivery across multiple projects and ensure successful release and transition into live environments Team & Capability Development Lead performance management, coaching, and professional development of engineers Build organisational capability through mentoring and knowledge sharing Identify skills gaps and implement training and development plans Required Experience 8+ years' experience in a DevOps, QA, or related engineering roles, including people management responsibilities Proven experience leading and line managing global technical teams Hands-on experience implementing and optimising DevOps tooling (e.g. Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines) Strong background in test automation and QA tooling Deep understanding of DevOps and QA frameworks, principles, and best practices Experience working in Agile delivery environments What We're Looking For Strong technical leader with a passion for automation, quality, and continuous improvement Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, complex environment Collaborative mindset with a focus on delivering measurable business value If you're interested in driving DevOps and QA excellence within a growing engineering function, we'd love to hear from you