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As the \"Champion\" of QA, you will have the autonomy to make this role your own, driving a culture of \"working smarter, not harder\" through technical innovation and excellence.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Why join our team?</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Flexibility that works for you:</span> We offer a balanced hybrid working model, with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home per week.</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Lead the Way in AI:</span> You will be the driving force behind AI-augmented testing, leveraging LLMs for autonomous test case creation and smart data generation.</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Close-Knit Collaboration:</span> Our Chapter and Squad model ensures strong, face-to-face working relationships with Developers and Delivery partners.</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Impactful Leadership:</span> Beyond technical execution, you will be responsible for the professional growth, coaching, and wellbeing of our talented QA engineers.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><span style=\"color: rgb(224, 62, 45); font-size: 14pt\">ABOUT US</span></p>\n<p>Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. <a href=\"https://www.ahkgroup.com/about-ahk/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to find out more about AHK.</a></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(224, 62, 45); font-size: 14pt\">DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(224, 62, 45)\">REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Essential</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Proven QA Expertise: Comprehensive experience across the full testing lifecycle, including manual testing methodologies, advanced automation, and the integration of AI-driven processes. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Technical Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of automation frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">AI Innovation: Proven experience leveraging LLMs for test data generation and autonomous test case creation from natural language requirements. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Agile Frameworks: A strong understanding of agile models, specifically the practical application of Chapters and Squads. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Quality Standards: Ability to define and maintain the highest standards for testing methodologies and tool selection</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Required Competencies</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Leadership &amp; Coaching: Ability to line manage, mentor, and develop a team’s professional growth and wellbeing.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Pragmatic Collaboration: A team player who works proactively with Developers and stakeholders to remove bottlenecks and add value. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to influence and align capability with demand.  Strategic Thinking:</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ability to establish and measure KPIs like defect escape rates and automation coverage to drive continuous improvement.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Required Work Experience</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Extensive experience in QA, with significant time spent in a leadership or management or lead role. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Experience in recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning to build a high-quality talent pipeline. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Demonstrated ability to be \"hands-on\" when needed, diving into complex architectural challenges or proof-of-concept</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(224, 62, 45); font-size: 14pt\">BENEFITS</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse &amp; inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.</span></p>",
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