Technical Skills

• Strong experience in quality engineering within agile, product-centric environments, working closely with developers, BAs, and architects. 
• Proven ability to define and implement automation strategies across complex systems (web, mobile, API, integrations). 
• Hands-on experience with modern test frameworks and CI/CD integration. 
• Solid understanding of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and distributed systems. 
• Experience testing AI/ML or automation solutions, with awareness of challenges such as non-determinism, data dependency, and model evaluation. 
• Familiarity with performance, security, and resilience testing approaches. 
• Experience working in large-scale or public sector programmes is a plus. 

Professional & Leadership Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead quality across teams and influence without authority. 
• Strong consulting mindset – able to engage clients, shape thinking, and communicate risks in business terms. 
• Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels, switching seamlessly as needed. 
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including senior leadership engagement. 
• Passion for innovation in quality engineering, particularly through automation and AI. 
• Committed to continuous learning and driving change in how quality is delivered.