QA Lead - Contract

• *About WPP Production**

We are WPP Production \- the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world\-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi\-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world.

• *About WPP**

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting\-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world\-class creativity, next\-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

• *A Hybrid working model**

• We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.*

• *What does QA Lead do at WPP Production?**

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Lead **(Contract)** who will be responsible for the overall quality of our client websites, platforms, and other deliverables. The QA Lead will own the quality and testing efforts of their team to ensure completion of the quality assurance deliverables, adherence to quality and development processes and standards, and drives on time project releases.

The QA Lead will help identify and apply test automation where appropriate across projects. Provides employees guidance in the areas of coaching and training when necessary. Automation will be an important part of our future quality strategy and the QA Lead will play a crucial role in the delivery of high quality projects meeting our client's needs.

• *Key responsibilities:**

• Responsible for all aspects of quality assurance including establishing metrics, applying industry best practices, and developing new tools and processes to ensure quality goals are met
• Assist in establishing formal QA processes, ensuring that the team is using industry\-accepted best practices
• Partner with automation team to discover and leverage opportunities for automation to allow better reliability and scalability
• Participate in design walkthroughs, peer reviews, and defect triage meetings
• Plan, develop and execute test coverage across multiple platforms
• Ability to triage problems, prioritize accordingly, and propose a resolution
• Own the process of creating metrics to measure and monitor project performance
• Develop and execute test cases, scripts, plans and procedures (manual and automated)
• Review and approve test cases written by QA team members
• Identify and help implement opportunities for automation, process and technical improvements
• Provide ongoing employee guidance, coaching, and training
• Instructs, directs and checks the work of other quality assurance testers/analysts

• *Requirements:**

• 5\+ years in QA environment with 2\+ years in a senior role.
• Deep understanding of software testing methodologies and techniques
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to come up with test plans and create test cases from project requirements
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Solid understanding of browser variations and rendering engines
• Extensive knowledge of front\-end web technologies and automation frameworks
• Experience working with Git, SVN, CMS, and defect tracking systems
• Advanced knowledge of Unix, HTML, Javascript and CSS
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience

• *Why work here:**

At WPP Production, you'll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world\-class talent, cutting\-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You'll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next\-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP's unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment.

• *Inclusion and Impact**

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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