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Lead QA Automation Engineer

Sanderson
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF5 1DR, Wales

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for a Quality Engineering Automation Lead to spearhead automation initiatives and improve software quality in a dynamic environment.
  • The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in test automation and working within Agile/DevOps frameworks.
  • Key technologies include Katalon, Selenium, Appium, and programming languages such as Python, Java, and Groovy.
  • This permanent, hybrid position is based in South Wales and offers a competitive salary of £75,000 to £85,000 per year.
  • Responsibilities include architecting scalable testing frameworks, mentoring teams, and integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.

Quality Engineering Automation LeadPermanent / 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 preferred), 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.

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