Ref: KM46890
Japanese speaking QA (Quality Assurance) Specialist
| Sector | IT/Telecom/Engineering |
|---|---|
| Type | Full-time, Temp/Contract/Project |
| Location | London |
| Salary (Annual) | £40,000 - 60,000 / Year |
You will be responsible for leading company-wide quality assurance initiatives for large-scale financial system development projects. This includes consolidating project-level QA rules into unified frameworks, defining and implementing QA standards, managing quality metrics, and driving continuous improvement across multiple projects and vendors.
The ideal candidate should have strong QA/quality management experience, proficiency in both Japanese and English, and the ability to communicate effectively with executives, headquarters, and international stakeholders.
KM46890
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ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
• (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner, (depends on experience: YMS, Graduate)
• (X) NOT eligible: Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship
WORK TYPE: Office based
VISA SUPPORT: Not available
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TYPE: Contract (possibility of permanent conversion based on performance)
WORKING HOURS: 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday
SALARY: £40-60k depending on experience
START: ASAP
LOCATION: London
QA Specialist Main Responsibilities:
• Consolidate fragmented QA rules into unified, company-wide standards and guidelines
• Design and manage quality metrics (defect density, test coverage, review effectiveness, etc.)
• Develop and implement QA processes, including review procedures, approval workflows, and improvement cycles
• Ensure compliance with international standards (ISO9001, CMMI, ISTQB, etc.)
• Conduct quality checks on deliverables and test processes
• Report on quality and propose improvements to executives and HQ
• Lead coordination with overseas offices and vendors
• Promote quality awareness across teams through training and initiatives
QA Specialist Ideal Candidate:
• Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English
• Strong understanding of the full system development lifecycle (requirements, design, testing, operations)
• Minimum 5 years of QA/quality assurance experience in large-scale system development projects
• Proven success in establishing and standardising company-wide QA rules and frameworks
• Experience designing and managing quality metrics (KPI/KGI)
• Experience in QA leadership across multiple projects and vendors
• Excellent communication and reporting skills, including to executive and HQ levels
• Track record in driving continuous quality improvement initiatives
Preferred:
• Experience with ISO9001, CMMI, ISTQB-based processes
• Experience collaborating with international vendors and HQ
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ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
• (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner, (depends on experience: YMS, Graduate)
• (X) NOT eligible: Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship
WORK TYPE: Office based
VISA SUPPORT: Not available
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TYPE: Contract (possibility of permanent conversion based on performance)
WORKING HOURS: 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday
SALARY: £40-60k depending on experience
START: ASAP
LOCATION: London
QA Specialist Main Responsibilities:
• Consolidate fragmented QA rules into unified, company-wide standards and guidelines
• Design and manage quality metrics (defect density, test coverage, review effectiveness, etc.)
• Develop and implement QA processes, including review procedures, approval workflows, and improvement cycles
• Ensure compliance with international standards (ISO9001, CMMI, ISTQB, etc.)
• Conduct quality checks on deliverables and test processes
• Report on quality and propose improvements to executives and HQ
• Lead coordination with overseas offices and vendors
• Promote quality awareness across teams through training and initiatives
QA Specialist Ideal Candidate:
• Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English
• Strong understanding of the full system development lifecycle (requirements, design, testing, operations)
• Minimum 5 years of QA/quality assurance experience in large-scale system development projects
• Proven success in establishing and standardising company-wide QA rules and frameworks
• Experience designing and managing quality metrics (KPI/KGI)
• Experience in QA leadership across multiple projects and vendors
• Excellent communication and reporting skills, including to executive and HQ levels
• Track record in driving continuous quality improvement initiatives
Preferred:
• Experience with ISO9001, CMMI, ISTQB-based processes
• Experience collaborating with international vendors and HQ
Updated: 1 day ago
Ref: KM46890