Automation Test Manager

AXA UK plc; Stock; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent insurance firm in the UK is seeking an Automation Test Manager to lead testing efforts for intelligent automations. This role focuses on ensuring quality in automation design and governance compliance during code delivery. Candidates should possess proven automation testing experience and ISTQB certifications. The flexible work structure allows for home and office balance, with options for remote work and a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary and annual bonus.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Annual company & performance-based bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical cover

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

AXA employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proven automation test experience in building test approaches for automation projects.
• Excellent knowledge of development lifecycles.
• Ability to coordinate solutions to complex technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intelligent automations and assist in deployment and testing.
• Identify improvements through automation tools.
• Oversee the design and delivery of efficient solutions.

Skills

Automation testing

Team leadership

Agile methodologies

Regulatory compliance

Problem-solving

Education

ISTQB Foundation Level or Advanced Certifications

UiPath Certified Professional Software Testing Engineer

Job description

We have a new opportunity for an Automation Test Manager to join our Solutions Delivery team. You'll lead AXA's capabilities in testing intelligent automations by defining each project's test approach and test data requirements. You'll focus on ensuring the quality of automation design, testability of the solution delivery and adherence to AXA's governance for code delivery and deployment.

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events. We're also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of intelligent automations, throughout the automation design, assisting in deployment and testing.
• Identifying potential improvements through automation tools and articulating these ideas clearly.
• Overseeing the design, testing and delivery of efficient solutions that are aligned to the business requirements, test plan and the company automation principles.
• Ensuring that any change or solution meets regulatory guidance, and where any non‑compliance is observed, reporting this immediately to line / project manager.
• Seeking out and providing regular feedback on test performance and delivery.
• Driving the team to achieve planning commitments.
• Leading continuous improvement of the wider automation community and acting in a mentoring capacity.

Qualifications

• ISTQB Foundation Level (CTFL) or Advanced Certifications.
• Proven automation test experience, building test approaches for automation projects, definition and maintenance of regression testing and integration of test programmes into a CI/CD pipeline.
• Excellent knowledge of development lifecycles.
• Ability to lead and work in a team, as well as being self‑sufficient.
• Working knowledge of testing within agile practices and principles.
• Ability to coordinate solutions to complex technical problems.
• Familiarity with insurance and insurance‑led products would be beneficial.
• UiPath Certified Professional Software Testing Engineer Professional Certification desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary dependent on experience.
• Annual company & performance‑based bonus.
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions).
• Life Assurance (up to 10× annual salary).
• Private medical cover.
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave.
• Wellbeing services & resources.
• AXA employee discounts.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

We believe in hiring people who possess the appropriate skills and values that align with our vision. Our selection process is fair and equitable, ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to join us. We are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we take pride in treating our employees and potential hires with respect and without discrimination based on any protected characteristics. AXA UK are recognised as a Disability Confident Leader. We actively encourage applications from people who face barriers in the workplace due to a disability or long‑term health condition. We participate in the Disability Confident 'Offer of Interview' scheme. This means a fair and proportionate number of candidates with long‑term health conditions or disabilities who meet the essential criteria of a job will be offered an interview.

Eligibility

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.