Job Description

Quality Engineering Automation Lead
Permanent/Hybrid/South Wales

Overview:
We are seeking a Quality Engineering Automation Lead to drive automation initiatives, architect scalable testing frameworks, and enhance software quality in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. This role requires strong expertise in test automation, CI/CD integration, and mentoring teams in best practices.

Essential Technology & Experience:

• Automation Frameworks: Katalon (certified expert ), Selenium, Appium, Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit.
• Languages: Python, Groovy, Java, JavaScript.
• API Testing: SOAP, REST (using REST Assured), Web API testing.
• CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Git, Maven.
• Test Methodologies: BDD, continuous testing, performance testing (JMeter).
• Cloud & Integration: Azure integration services.
• Experience: 10+ years in test automation, enterprise-level frameworks, Agile/DevOps environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement scalable test automation frameworks for functional, API, and performance testing.
• Drive Test Automation as a Service, ensuring adoption across teams.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines for efficient execution.
• Mentor teams on automation best practices and upskill internal resources.
• Define quality metrics, measure automation effectiveness, and provide reporting.
• Troubleshoot test failures, optimise test suites, and enhance automation performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and execute automation strategies.