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Lead Automation Engineer
- london, england, United Kingdom
- Contract·On-site
- £65 - £90 Per Hour
Job Description
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