Quality Assurance & Test - Migrations and Borders

Quality Assurance & Test – Migrations & Borders / £350pd – £400pd / 6 Month Contract / London – Hybrid

The QAT Lead in Migrations and Borders is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of testing processes within the department. This position requires a deep understanding of quality assurance principles and their application within the complex migration and border control context.

Core Duties:

• Test Strategy and Planning: Develops, reviews, and amends testing schedules and procedures to align with project objectives.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborates with Commercial, Legal, and other teams to understand requirements and ensure testing aligns with business needs.
• Bid Evaluation: Assesses bidders’ documentation from a QAT perspective, providing expert input on their testing methodologies and capabilities.
• Q&A and Feedback: Participates in clarification sessions, providing expert guidance and written feedback on QAT-related matters.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Serves as the primary point of contact for all QAT-related inquiries, offering expert knowledge and support.
• Strategic Leadership: Provides strategic direction to the wider QAT team and acts as an escalation point for complex issues.
• Team Management: Offers management support to the QAT team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Required Skills and Experience

• Deep QAT Expertise: Proven track record in quality assurance and testing methodologies.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of the migration and border control domain.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capabilities to evaluate complex systems and processes.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Challenges and Opportunities

• Complex Systems: Dealing with intricate migration and border control systems requires a high level of attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Data Sensitivity: Handling sensitive personal data necessitates strict adherence to data protection regulations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations is crucial.
• Innovation: Identifying opportunities to improve testing processes through automation or new technologies.