Lead Automation Engineer

London Source: WhatJobs
£65,000–£90,000

We're looking for a Test Automation Engineer to join a growing technology team responsible for delivering high-quality, reliable digital solutions. You'll play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines, and driving continuous improvement in test automation practices.

Lead Automation Engineer

Location is Leeds or London - 2/3 days Onsite

12 months contract

Inside IR35

Active SC Clearance

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop automated test frameworks and test scripts.
  • Execute UI, API, and integration testing activities.
  • Integrate automated tests within CI/CD pipelines.
  • Collaborate with developers, analysts, and business stakeholders.
  • Investigate and resolve automation test failures.
  • Contribute to automation strategy, tooling, and best practices.
  • Support quality assurance throughout the software development lifecycle

Key Skills Required

  • Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, Karate, Postman, or SOAPUI .
  • Knowledge of Java or Python .
  • Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
  • Strong understanding of software testing principles.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Knowledge of Cucumber BDD .
  • Docker and Kubernetes exposure.
  • Performance and security testing experience.
  • Kafka, IBM MQ, or ACE knowledge.
  • Banking or Financial Services experience

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