Colossus Recruitment Ltd

Security Analyst  Glasgow / Edinburgh (Hybrid)
Outside IR35 
Clearance: BPSS required

We are hiring multiple Security Analysts to join a multi-year Quality Assurance transformation programme for a major UK client.

As part of a fast-paced SAFe Agile delivery, this is not a compliance-only role—you will run meaningful resilience tests, validate disaster recovery (DR) and failover readiness, and help prepare for formal Information Assurance (IA) testing and ITHC phases. You’ll contribute directly to reducing platform risk and increasing system integrity.

What you'll do:
Execute security-focused QA tests: failover, backup/restore, DR validation

Support ITHC preparation: test scenarios, evidence generation, documentation

Validate resilience KPIs and maintain live dashboards for risk tracking

Support environment lockdowns, access control testing and risk assessments

Drive traceability of test artefacts and ensure recovery mechanisms are tested and proven

Work closely with NFT, infrastructure and QA governance teams on risk simulations and mitigation planning

What you'll bring:
Experience in QA security and resilience testing across DR, failover and backup

Hands-on experience preparing systems for ITHC and formal security assurance

Ability to simulate risk scenarios and failure modes, not just run scans

Strong knowledge of resilience validation and recovery mechanisms

Ability to collaborate across QA, infrastructure, NFT and governance teams

Excellent documentation of security artefacts and test results

Tech environment:
Must-have:

Test & Reporting: qTest, Jira, Xray, Allure, Confluence

CI/CD & Build: Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD pipelines, Git, Gradle

Security tools:

OWASP ZAP, SonarQube

Burp Suite, SQLMap, Nmap

Snyk, Prometheus

Nice to have:

NeoLoad, JMeter, BlazeMeter

Selenium, Playwright, Serenity BDD, Cucumber, Postman, REST Assured



Security Analyst

Release QA Coordinator – Quality / Governance / Release Readiness
Glasgow / Edinburgh  (Hybrid) Outside IR35 
Clearance: BPSS essential 


We are hiring multiple Release QA Coordinators to join a multi-year Quality Assurance transformation programme for a major  client.

As part of a fast-paced SAFe Agile delivery, you will act as the key connector between test execution and release governance—tracking and ensuring all QA signals are ready before go-live. This is a hands-on role, not an admin position: you will own test phase readiness, quality gates, release documentation and escalation pathways.

What you'll do:
Validate test completion, entry/exit criteria and sign-off readiness across QA phases

Align SIT / OAT / NFT / Regression / UAT outcomes with release planning

Own release readiness checklists, defect triage tracking, rollback plans and QA confidence signals

Support business readiness, live proving and final QA handoffs

Act as QA’s voice in governance forums—highlighting risks, blockers and gaps

Produce clear, audit-ready release documentation and sign-off artefacts

Work directly with Release Managers, Test Managers and governance boards

What you'll bring:
Experience coordinating QA for complex, multi-phase releases

Strong situational awareness—you know when to pause, escalate or progress

Proven ability to track and align multiple QA streams toward release

Highly organised, with excellent documentation and communication skills

Confidence presenting QA readiness and risk in stakeholder forums

Understanding of Agile / SAFe release processes

Tech environment:
Must-have:

Test & Reporting: qTest, Jira, Xray, Allure, Confluence

CI/CD & Build: Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD pipelines, Git, Gradle

Tooling: NeoLoad, JMeter, BlazeMeter, OWASP ZAP, SonarQube, Burp Suite, Nmap, Lighthouse

Automation: Selenium, Playwright, Serenity BDD, Cucumber, Postman, REST Assured

Nice to have:

AI/ML QA tools: TestGPT, Testim

Release QA Coordinator

Automation Manager – Contract (Outside IR35)
Location: Glasgow, Edinburgh,  (Hybrid working – flexible remote options)
Security Clearance: BPSS required

We are looking for a hands-on Automation Manager to lead a multi-year Quality Assurance transformation programme for a major project. This role will head up the Automation Centre of Excellence, driving alignment between automation, CI/CD pipelines, tooling evolution, and QA delivery governance.

This is not a passive management role — you’ll be setting automation strategy, enabling teams, managing frameworks, and directly shaping automation maturity across multiple concurrent projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the Automation Centre of Excellence (CoE), defining automation maturity models and reusable frameworks

Act as the strategic lead for CI/CD automation integration across test stages

Oversee and guide Automation Leads, Analysts, and framework specialists across all delivery pods

Take ownership of existing automation frameworks and knowledge libraries

Design and maintain long-term automation roadmaps that balance tactical delivery with long-term scalability

Champion governance: report progress, risks, and roadmap updates to stakeholders and QA boards

Ensure automation practices align with programme-wide KPIs and enterprise objectives

What We’re Looking For:

Strategic automation leader with proven delivery experience in complex programmes

Builds frameworks for sustainable, scalable automation (not just short-term delivery)

Thinks in terms of maturity, sustainability, and return on investment

Leads teams with empathy, clarity, and purpose — from developers to exec stakeholders

Comfortable operating across CI/CD, automation frameworks, and governance reporting

Key Tools & Tech Stack:

Test Management & Reporting: qTest, Jira, Xray, Allure Reports, Confluence

CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD pipelines

Version Control & Build: Git, Gradle

Automation Tools: Selenium, Playwright, Serenity BDD, Cucumber, Postman, REST Assured, IntelliJ, Gradle, Appium

Bonus / Optional: OWASP ZAP, SonarQube, Burp Suite, SQLMap, Nmap, NeoLoad, JMeter, BlazeMeter, Testim, TestGPT, TestSigma


Automation Manager

Programme Test Manager – Contract (Outside IR35)
Location: Glasgow, Edinburgh (Hybrid working – flexible remote options)
Duration: August 2025 to July 2026 (with potential 12-month extension)
Security Clearance: BPSS required - Work Visa's can not be sponsored 

We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Programme Test Manager to lead a flagship Quality Assurance transformation programme for a major organisation. This is an opportunity to drive strategic QA governance across multiple release cycles and embed quality-first principles into a complex, high-profile programme.

This is not a back-office or passive reporting role — you’ll be a visible and empowered contributor, shaping QA delivery and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead QA governance across concurrent releases, ensuring quality gates are met through SIT, OAT, Regression, and Live Proving

Own programme-wide QA KPIs (test pass rates, defect leakage, stakeholder confidence) and drive continuous improvement

Align QA strategy, tooling, and delivery cadence with client-side stakeholders and delivery teams

Facilitate escalations and risk mitigation with clear governance reporting

Act as the QA lead at programme boards, retrospectives, service reviews

Support Test Managers and Leads across planning, execution, and reporting cycles

Leave behind scalable QA frameworks, reporting models, and governance structures

What We’re Looking For:

Proven track record as a hands-on QA leader, not a passive status reporter

Brings clarity, structure, and urgency to complex, ambiguous programmes

Able to operate credibly across both technical teams and senior leadership

Confident presenting real-time insights and influencing delivery decisions

Skilled in embedding repeatable and scalable QA governance frameworks

Key Tools & Tech Stack:

Test Management & Reporting: qTest, Jira, Xray, Allure Reports, Confluence

CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD pipelines

Version Control & Build: Git, Gradle

Performance & Security Testing: NeoLoad, JMeter, BlazeMeter, OWASP ZAP, SonarQube, Burp Suite, SQLMap, Nmap, Lighthouse

Automation: Selenium, Playwright, Serenity BDD, Cucumber, Postman, REST Assured

Bonus: Exposure to TestGPT, Testim, TestSigma