Automation Test Manager — Scalable QA Frameworks (Hybrid)

Synechron; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Synechron in London is seeking a Test (Automation) Manager/Engineer to design and implement scalable test automation frameworks across multiple applications and technology stacks. The role is hybrid and open for full-time or contract engagement.

You will lead automation strategy, mentor QA engineers, and collaborate with development and product teams to drive quality through CI/CD, leveraging Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium and Git.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on test automation experience with proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language (Java, C#, Python, or similar)
• Strong expertise with modern test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated ability to design and architect scalable automation solutions from the ground up
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integration of automated tests into continuous deployment workflows
• Solid understanding of QA methodologies, test strategy, and quality metrics
• Knowledge of API testing tools and techniques (REST, GraphQL, SOAP)
• Version control proficiency (Git) and familiarity with agile development practices
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues independently
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect test automation frameworks and strategies that scale across multiple applications and technology stacks
• Develop and maintain comprehensive test automation code, ensuring high code quality, reusability, and maintainability
• Build and execute automated test suites covering functional, integration, performance, and end-to-end scenarios
• Collaborate with development and product teams to define quality criteria, acceptance testing strategies, and automation roadmaps
• Evaluate and implement test automation tools, frameworks, and technologies to optimize testing efficiency and coverage
• Establish best practices, coding standards, and documentation for test automation across teams
• Mentor junior QA engineers on automation techniques, design patterns, and quality engineering principles
• Identify and troubleshoot test automation issues, including flaky tests, false positives, and performance bottlenecks
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in test coverage, execution time, and testing efficiency.

Skills

Test automation

CI/CD pipelines

QA methodologies

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Appium

Git

Job description

Synechron in London is seeking a Test (Automation) Manager/Engineer to design and implement scalable test automation frameworks across multiple applications and technology stacks. The role is hybrid and open for full-time or contract engagement.

You will lead automation strategy, mentor QA engineers, and collaborate with development and product teams to drive quality through CI/CD, leveraging Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium and Git.