We are searching for an experienced Software Quality Assurance Engineer / Software Tester for an extremely exciting technology and data-focussed business based near to Exeter, Devon.Please note, this role is a hybrid role, and you are required in the office a minimum of 2-days per week, therefore you MUST live within a commutable distance of the Exeter office to be considered for the role.In this role will be defining and driving quality assurance strategies across their software development lifecycle, and you will be responsible for ensuring that QA best practices, automation, and modern testing methodologies are embedded into their delivery processes to produce reliable, secure, and high-quality software.In this role you will: -Define and implement QA strategies, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and company objectives.Drive the adoption of test automation, CI/CD integration, and modern testing methodologies to improve efficiency and reliability.Establish and enforce coding and testing standards to maintain high-quality software delivery.Lead risk-based testing approaches, prioritizing critical functionalities and system stability.Collaborate with developers, architects, and product teams to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle.Oversee performance, security, and usability testing to proactively identify potential issues before release.Monitor and analyse QA metrics to continuously improve testing effectiveness and software ..... full job details .....