Zaib Wemyss
Test Lead and Senior QA Engineer
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Test Lead and Senior QA Engineer with over 26 years of experience delivering high-quality software across healthcare, Education and software services. Experienced in leading QA activities, developing test strategies and implementing automation using Playwright and Test Complete. Strong background in Agile delivery, API testing, mobile testing and release management, with a proven track record of improving software quality, mentoring high-performing QA teams, and delivering reliable software releases.
Experience
Quality Assurance Test Engineer - Avontus Ltd - Remote
(2021-04)
- Designed and executed over 2,000 manual and automated test cases across enterprise software releases.
- Developed automated tests using Playwright and Test Complete.
- Led QA activities throughout the software development lifecycle, from requirements through to production release.
- Developed and maintained test strategies, plans, and documentation.
- Managed the complete defect lifecycle using Jira and Xray.
- Performed API testing using Postman.
- Conducted performance and scalability testing.
- Led sprint planning and release readiness activities.
- Managed and mentored QA engineers, improving knowledge sharing, and maintaining consistent testing standards.
- Conducted technical interviews and coached junior testers, supporting team growth and onboarding.
- Collaborated with developers, Product Owners and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality software releases.
- Reduced production defects through proactive risk identification and early collaboration with development teams.
- Improved regression testing efficiency by increasing automation coverage.
- Supported successful delivery of multiple enterprise software releases with minimal post-release issues.
Test Lead - Yorcard Ltd - Sheffield
(2015-07 - 2021-03)
- Led testing across multiple Agile projects.
- Designed manual and automated test strategies.
- Managed defects using HP Quality Center before migration to Jira.
- Produced test plans, test scripts, and progress reports.
- Performed web, mobile and API testing.
- Supported UAT and production releases.
- Collaborated with business users and developers throughout the software lifecycle.
- Managed testing across multiple concurrent projects.
- Reported QA progress, risks and release readiness to senior stakeholders.
- Coordinated regression testing prior to production releases.
Assurance / Test Analyst - HSCIC (NHS Digital) - Leeds
(2007-07 - 2015-07)
- Designed and executed functionality, integration, regression, and UAT testing.
- Produced comprehensive test documentation and test plans.
- Logged and managed defects using HP Quality Center.
- Worked closely with developers to resolve issues.
- Created end-to-end testing artefacts for NHS systems.
- Assisted with process improvements across QA.
- Produced operational documentation and user guides.
- Ensured software met business and regulatory requirements.
Model Community Support & Assurance - HSCIC (NHS Digital)
Software Tester - Tribal
MIS Application Tester - PlusNet
Education
BSc (Hons) - Health Care Information Systems - University of Huddersfield
