Overview
At Rightmove, we’re on a mission to make the move easier and simpler — giving everyone the best place to turn to and return to for the tools, expertise and trust to make it happen. We support QA from the start, championing a mindset where testing is integral, not an afterthought.
As a QA Engineering Manager, you’ll help teams build quality into every step of the development lifecycle, leading a group of QAs, strengthening our QA community of practice, and working closely with Engineering Managers, Product and Design to improve how we build and ship software. You’ll partner with the QA Manager to shape and deliver our QA strategy and roadmap.
Responsibilities
- Coach, support and develop individual QAs, establishing strong 1:1s and feedback rhythms.
- Ensure quality is considered earlier across teams, reducing late surprises and providing clear quality signals.
- Run the QA community of practice, sharing learning and improving consistency.
- Contribute to the QA strategy and roadmap, turning ideas into pragmatic experiments.
- Lead stakeholders with calm, collaborative leadership, improving ways of working.
Typical Week
- Coaching and supporting individual QAs.
- Strengthening learning through the QA community of practice.
- Delivering against the QA strategy and roadmap with the QA Manager.
- Partnering with other Engineering Managers to improve engineering practices.
- Collaborating with Product Owners on inclusive, effective ways of working.
- Participating in wider cultural initiatives.
- Hiring and creating an inclusive candidate experience.
- Keeping up to date with QA practices and experimenting with new ideas.
Qualifications & Experience
We’re looking for a leader who helps others do their best work and raises quality outcomes. If you recognise yourself in several of the areas below, we’d love to hear from you.
People leadership and coaching
- Enjoy coaching, developing and supporting people at different levels.
- Create an environment of openness, trust and honesty where people feel safe to raise concerns.
- Actively listen and help teams navigate challenges with clarity and empathy.
Quality leadership
- Have a genuine passion for QA with strong experience in the field.
- Champion quality beyond functional testing, including accessibility, security, privacy and resilience.
- Pragmatic and context‑driven, choosing the right approach rather than a single playbook.
- Focus on delivering value, not just completing tasks.
Collaboration, influence and improvement
- Collaborate effectively and adapt style to work well with different stakeholders.
- Build support and buy‑in through clear communication and thoughtful influence.
- Enjoy trying new ideas and learning from success and failure.
- Use tools and technology that genuinely improve QA effectiveness.
- Hold high standards and encourage others to do the same.
What we care about most
We care more about the person you are, how you think and how you approach problems than a list of qualifications or buzzwords. If you don’t tick every box but are thoughtful, motivated and passionate about delivering a great user experience, we’d encourage you to apply.
Our Approach to AI
We see AI as a helpful tool to create space for the human side of our work. Expect you to be proactive in exploring how AI can support your workflow and productivity, approaching it with curiosity and an open mind.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity.
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