Senior Quality Engineering Solution ArchitectLocation:Roq is a remote-first company; however, as a consultancy, we may require you to work on-site at any client location across the country from time-to-time. We welcome applicants who live anywhere in the United Kingdom.Contract:PermanentWhy Join Roq?Roq is changing the way the world thinks about quality. We want people to think and act differently about how quality is embedded into organisations so they can deliver complex technology change with confidence.As a consultancy business, our work is varied and impactful. Youll have the opportunity to partner with a range of clients, navigate different industries, and collaborate with diverse stakeholder groups. No two engagements are the same, and youll be encouraged to bring fresh thinking, adaptability, and curiosity to every project. You may occasionally travel to client sites, strengthening relationships and seeing the real-world impact of your work.Everything we do is driven by our brilliant people and our core values:Straight Talking, Passionate, Excellence, and Commitment. If you want to make a real impact, grow your career, and work with a team that cares, Roq could be the place for you.About the RoleLead Roq's Quality Engineering strategy and market positioning. You'll define our QE proposition portfolio, set strategic direction with clients and leadership, and establish how we differentiate in an AI-driven market. Own our intellectual foundation, challenge conventional thinking, and be the trusted advisor shaping quality engineering across the organisation and our clients.What Youll Be DoingThought Leadership & Proposition OwnershipOwn and set the strategic direction for Roqs Quality Engineering propositions, ensuring our offerings lead the market in relevance, differentiation and commercial viabilityHorizon-scan for emerging technologies including agentic AI, AI-assisted and data-driven quality approaches evaluating their strategic fit and maturing promising ideas into repeatable solutionsShape and own Roqs external thought leadership narrative, representing our point of view on how AI, data and emerging technology are transforming Quality EngineeringBuild and sustain the communities, forums and market presence that keep Roq visible, credible and connectedQuality Engineering Strategy & Solution ArchitectureDefine the strategic direction for how Quality Engineering is structured and embedded across client organisations spanning practice design, tooling, data, governance and operating modelAssess QE maturity and organisational capability to identify strategic gaps and shape clear, pragmatic target-state architectures and roadmapsGrow Roqs internal QE capability, setting standards for tools and ways of working and developing the architectural depth of the wider teamStrategic Advisory & Client InfluenceAct as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, shaping Quality Engineering strategy, investment and organisational directionLead strategic engagements from assessment and vision-setting through to operating model design ensuring advice translates into lasting, client-owned changeBring together deep technical expertise and commercial awareness to influence decisions at board and programme level with credibility and clarityTangible contribution to Roqs commercial growth through proposition ownership, strategic client relationships, pre-sales influence and trusted adviser engagements that generate pipeline and long-term client valueWhat Were Looking ForPassionateStrong belief in QE as a strategic enabler. Enthusiastic about innovation, emerging tech, and market-led design. Driven to create meaningful impact.ExcellenceProven track record designing and leading complex QE solutions at scale. Combines consultancy with technical credibility, architectural rigor, and practical delivery.CommitmentContinuous improvement mindset. Dedicated to developing people, evolving propositions, and keeping offerings relevant and differentiated.Straight TalkingClear, pragmatic communicator who challenges constructively, influences at all levels, and provides objective, outcomes-focused advice.SkillsEssentialSignificant experience in a senior Quality Engineering, architecture or technical leadership role, ideally within a consultancy or transformation environmentDeep expertise in Quality Engineering strategy, architecture and practice design with a track record of shaping how organisations embed quality at a structural level, not just a project levelExperience applying AI across Quality Engineering including AI-enabled testing, testing AI and data-driven systems with the ability to assess emerging approaches pragmatically and translate them into propositionsStrong understanding of modern technology landscapes, tooling ecosystems and delivery models, with the ability to advise on how quality should be structured within themProven ability to own and evolve proposition portfolios, aligning solutions to market trends, emerging technologies and commercial opportunityConfident and credible at senior levels able to shape strategy, influence investment decisions and guide complex organisational thinking with clarity and authorityStrong commercial awareness, with experience supporting pre-sales, proposals and pipeline developmentExcellent communication skills able to articulate complex ideas compellingly to technical, commercial and executive audiencesDesirableExperience applying Quality Engineering in large-scale, complex or regulated environmentsFamiliarity with formal architecture frameworks, applied pragmaticallyExperience working across adjacent domains such as data, cloud, platform or integrationActive contribution to industry forums, communities or thought leadership, and experience developing senior QE talentWhat Success Looks LikeSomeone who owns the strategic direction of Quality Engineering at Roq setting the thought leadership agenda, evolving our propositions ahead of the market, and advising clients at the level where real organisational change happens. A person who brings the credibility, curiosity and conviction to challenge conventional thinking, shape how our clients invest in quality, and lead Roqs Quality Engineering capability into its next chapter.The Roq Benefits PackageWe genuinely invest in our people, in their wellbeing, careers, and life outside of work. Heres a snapshot of what you can look forward to when you join us:Career Growth & DevelopmentCareer Support Manager to guide your journeyPriority for internal promotions - we love to promote from within, helping you climb the career ladder!Skills, Accelerated, Learning and Development (SALaD) Days inspiring training days for all employees.Ongoing training, coaching and professional developmentHealth, Wellbeing & Financial SupportPerkbox discounts, vouchers, and amazing freebiesHealthcare Cash Plan get support for a variety of healthcare costs including money towards dentistry, eyecare and discounted gym membershipsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEnhanced sick pay increasing with serviceEnhanced maternity & paternity payLife assurance & income protectionEnhanced pension (Roq pays up to 6%)WorkLife Balance & Time OffEnhanced annual leave rising to 30 with serviceBuy & sell annual leave schemeCommunity Day (extra day to volunteer)Anniversary Awards worth up to £750Regular company events and socialsThese benefits apply to eligible permanent employees ask us for full details.JBRP1_UKTJ