Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsDefine and embed quality practices across the engineering organisationHigh‑impact, time‑bound role shaping future engineering cultureAbout Our ClientOur client is a large financial services and life insurance organisation in Japan, undergoing a significant technology transformation. Its engineering teams are responsible for delivering and evolving enterprise‑scale application platforms while adopting modern cloud, automation, and agile practices.Job DescriptionDefine and drive an organisation‑wide quality engineering strategy aligned with business and engineering goalsEstablish a shared definition of "good quality," including reliability, performance, security, and usabilityCreate and maintain QA standards, guidelines, templates, and best practices across engineering teamsStandardise and select test frameworks and tools for unit, integration, API, UI, performance, and security testingCoach and enable engineers to design, implement, and maintain automated and manual testsEmbed testing and quality gates into CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with engineering and CI/CD teamsIntegrate QA activities into Agile and hybrid SDLC processes and release workflowsDefine quality metrics, dashboards, and reporting for teams and leadershipUse data to identify systemic quality issues and drive continuous improvementPartner with architecture, platform, security, and product stakeholders to embed quality into solution designSupport test environment strategy, test data management, and non‑functional testingAct as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on quality engineering practicesFacilitate communities of practice or quality guildsDesign a clear exit strategy, including documentation, playbooks, and internal championsThe Successful Applicant4+ years of experience in software QA or quality engineering across multiple systems or products1+ year in a QA lead, quality architect, or similar role influencing team or organisational practicesProven experience building or significantly improving QA practices in low‑maturity environmentsStrong hands‑on experience with test automation for APIs and/or UIs using mainstream languages and frameworksExperience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and defining quality gatesStrong understanding of non‑functional testing (performance, reliability, security, usability)High emotional intelligence with a coaching and influencing mindsetBusiness‑level Japanese communication skills for technical and non‑technical stakeholdersComfortable working in distributed or virtual team environmentsPreferred experienceQuality metrics and data‑driven improvement initiativesQA Centre of Excellence or cross‑team enablement modelsSecure development and security testing practicesPerformance and load testing toolsModern architectures such as microservices or cloud‑native systemsAgile delivery environments and shift‑left testing approachesExperience delivering internal training or workshopsWhat's on OfferHigh‑visibility role shaping quality engineering across a major financial organisationExposure to modern cloud technologies and enterprise‑scale systemsClose collaboration with architecture, platform, security, and product teamsAccess to global learning platforms and certification programsContactSerena WuQuote job refJN-052026-7025779Phone number+81 3 6627 6137Job summaryFunctionITSpecialisationQuality AssuranceSpecialisationInsuranceLocationTokyo 23 WardsJob TypeTemporaryConsultant nameSerena WuConsultant phone+81 3 6627 6137Job ReferenceJN-052026-7025779Company TypeForeign Multinational
