Hybrid Automation QA Lead | AI-Driven Testing Leader

GamblingCareers.com; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aristocrat is seeking an Automation QA Lead to shape our test automation strategy across mobile, web, API, and microservices. You will mentor engineers, drive framework excellence, and lead tool evaluations within a hybrid London-based team.

The role requires strong leadership, deep automation expertise, and flexibility to work across teams in a fast-paced environment. Occasional travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Proven ability in crafting, assembling, and integrating test automation frameworks through popular tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, TestRail, API automation solutions).
• Experience leading complex, multi-team testing initiatives in fast-paced agile environments.
• Solid experience integrating automation within cloud-based CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Familiarity with database or microservices testing.
• Experience with new technologies, such as AI/ML within projects.
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, or similar.
• Demonstrated experience in a technical leadership capacity, with the capability to guide and enhance the skills of team members.
• Completion of a bachelor's degree in a technical area or an equivalent level of practical experience.
• Willingness to travel if needed to offshore teams (approximately 5 days per year).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of robust, scalable, and maintainable test automation frameworks.
• Support the Test Automation Manager in defining strategic roadmaps for automation projects aligned with business objectives.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize test tooling, including AI-assisted solutions, to support continuous integration and delivery.
• Collaborate with QA teams, QA leadership, and Development teams to streamline testing procedures and align automation testing strategies with development processes.
• Mentor a team of test automation engineers, driving technical direction for test automation across mobile, web, API, and microservices platforms.
• Ensure automation guidelines are followed, providing feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement in automation architecture, tooling adoption, and coding standards.
• Perform code and build reviews, encourage knowledge sharing, and technical upskilling.
• Produce documentation and diagrams to communicate automation strategies effectively.
• Manage automation infrastructure, including on-premises labs, cloud platforms, and third-party tools.
• Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives through workshops, presentations, and demos.
• Stay current with emerging automation technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript

C#

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Selenium

Appium

TestRail

API automation

Job description

Aristocrat is seeking an Automation QA Lead to shape our test automation strategy across mobile, web, API, and microservices. You will mentor engineers, drive framework excellence, and lead tool evaluations within a hybrid London-based team.

The role requires strong leadership, deep automation expertise, and flexibility to work across teams in a fast-paced environment. Occasional travel may be needed.