QA Lead, Blue Light Card
£80-100k
Offers a company bonus scheme
1-2 days a week in office (Cossington, Leicestershire or London)
Scaling tech business offering market leading benefits
Be an early applicant
Scaling tech business offering market leading benefits
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
£80-100k
Offers a company bonus scheme
1-2 days a week in office (Cossington, Leicestershire or London)
201-500 employees
Company mission
To become the destination of choice for the Blue Light community, by providing access to unrivalled savings and unique member experiences via our mobile app and website.
Role
Who you are
- If you're passionate about quality, thrive on building teams and processes, and want to make a real impact on the experience of the frontline communities we serve, this is the role for you
- Proven experience as a Quality Lead / Test Lead / Test Manager, with a strong track record of building and leading high-performing test engineering teams
- Deep expertise in defining test strategy and implementing modern automation frameworks, including hands-on experience with contemporary test tools and practices
- Demonstrated success in transforming testing functions from manual approaches to mature, automation-led quality engineering
- Strong coaching and mentoring capability, with experience in one-to-ones, constructive feedback, and supporting team well-being and professional growth
- Extensive experience working in agile, cross-functional environments, embedding quality practices and collaborating effectively with Engineering, Product, and business stakeholders
- Skilled in shift-left testing, CI/CD integration, production monitoring, and quality metrics, using data to drive continuous improvement and align quality initiatives with business goals
What the job involves
- Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager with a strategic dotted line to the Head of Engineering, you'll be responsible for transforming our testing practices and building a high-performing test engineering team
- Our test team is still forming and upskilling, so you'll have the opportunity to shape the culture, develop talent, and implement modern automation practices from the ground up
- Lead and develop the Test Engineering team through coaching, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Define and champion the organisation-wide test strategy, driving the transition from manual testing to scalable, robust automation
- Embed quality practices across the delivery lifecycle by partnering with Engineering and Product teams and adopting shift-left testing approaches
- Establish proactive defect prevention through monitoring, observability, early bug detection, and continuous testing in CI/CD pipelines
- Improve member experience across Blue Light Card platforms by collaborating with Engineering and Member Services to translate insights and complaints into actionable quality improvements
- Define, track, and communicate quality metrics and KPIs, providing clear visibility and enabling data-driven quality decisions
Our take
Many essential workers, like those in the NHS and emergency services, often face financial strain due to the demanding nature of their jobs. Their tireless efforts leave little time for personal pursuits, and their salaries might not always reflect the sacrifices they make.
To tackle this problem, Blue Light Card has established partnerships with over 15,000 retailers, offering a wide array of savings and benefits that are not typically accessible to the general public. Through its discount card, members gain access to discounts both online and in various high street establishments, including retailers, restaurants, and cinemas across the UK.
With millions of registered members and a growing network of partner retailers, Blue Light Card is well-positioned to enhance its offerings and continue advocating for the recognition and appreciation of the dedicated individuals who serve society's most critical needs.
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Company benefits
- Blue Light Card HQ: A great open-plan office space which includes free onsite parking, EV charging points, gym, kitchen areas, table tennis, pool table, TV and video games and free onsite refreshments & snacks
- Hybrid working: We promote hybrid working for all colleagues dependent on your role requirements. Flexible start and finish times are considered on an individual basis
- Annual leave: We offer an annual leave allowance of 25 days, plus the UK bank holidays. On top of this, everyone is entitled to an additional day off for their birthday, and a buy/sell holiday scheme
- Get involved: Colleagues can join our Culture Club which meets regularly to discuss and arrange events. There's also regular surveys so you can provide anonymous feedback on your experience. And yes, we do listen!
- Company bonus scheme: Every colleague is eligible to participate in our annual company bonus scheme. The scheme is based on overall company performance
- Group pension plan: We operate an auto-enrolment salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Your own Blue Light Card: You'll have exclusive access to your very own Blue Light Card, accessing thousands of discounts on the brands you love, both online and on the high street
- Life assurance: A benefit that we don't ever want to have to rely on, but having it gives peace of mind should the worst happen. All our colleagues are eligible for 4 x salary life assurance cover
- Sick pay: Company sick pay is payable from the first day of your sickness absence and is equal to your full basic salary if you have up to 4 weeks off sick
- Enhanced parental leave & time off for dependents: All colleagues are entitled to up to 52 weeks' maternity leave and 2 weeks paternity leave. We also offer up to 5 days paid leave for those last minute dependent related emergencies
- Gym: The physical and mental health of our colleagues is vital, so we have a state-of-the-art gym at our HQ, with shower and changing facilities (of course) and we run free HIIT and stretch classes each week
- Mental wellbeing: We deliver mental health awareness sessions and training for mental health first aiders. We run activities for Mental Health Awareness Week, such as on-site massage therapy and give hints and tips on how to look after your mental wellbeing
- Company funded private medical insurance: Following the successful completion of your probationary period, you'll be eligible to join the company's private medical insurance scheme
- Colleague assistance programme: Whatever's on your mind, whenever you need help, you can turn to the Legal & General colleague assistance programme which will be ready to provide confidential support 24/7
- Health cash plan: Get money back on the cost of everyday medical expenses. You'll receive an annual limit to claim back on expenditure such as the opticians, dental treatments, physiotherapy, prescription charges and much more
- Personal growth fund: All colleagues are eligible for our Personal Growth Fund of £450 per year. It could be spent on a course, a book, a workshop, a coaching session – whatever helps you build the skills and experiences that matter most to you.
Company HQ
Cossington, UK
Leadership
Alidad Moghaddam
(CEO)Alidad Moghaddam is a London-based tech CEO, VC & PE Operating Advisor, Board Member, and Investor. Their career spans start-ups, scale-ups, growth companies and large global enterprises.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Blue Light Card
- Blue Light Card is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed and supported. We embrace uniqueness and understand that our diverse, values-driven culture makes us stronger. We’re proud to have an inclusive environment that will foster your development no matter your gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level or race.
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