Hybrid London: Automation Test Lead (Security-Cleared)

LA International; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking an Automation Test Lead for a 6-month hybrid contract with 2 days per week onsite in London. You will drive hands-on automation testing, lead framework enhancements and coordinate with teams on API, database and messaging testing.

The role requires strong automation expertise and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues. Candidates with security clearance are welcome; clearance may be required prior to appointment and can take time to obtain.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Karate Framework.
• Strong Core Java and JavaScript programming.
• Strong experience in API testing and automation.
• Hands-on experience testing MQ messages and Kafka.
• Strong database testing and integration experience, including database connectivity and interaction at the Java/code level.
• Experience in UI automation testing.
• Deep framework-level expertise, including troubleshooting, fixing and enhancing automation framework features.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills for complex automation issues.
• Working knowledge of payment structures/payment systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on automation testing and framework enhancements.
• Provide technical direction for API/database/integration issues.
• Support team on blockers with minimal ramp-up.

Skills

API testing

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Security clearance knowledge

Tools

Karate Framework

Java

JavaScript

MQ messaging

Kafka

Database testing

UI automation

Automation framework

Payment systems

Job description

LA International is seeking an Automation Test Lead for a 6-month hybrid contract with 2 days per week onsite in London. You will drive hands-on automation testing, lead framework enhancements and coordinate with teams on API, database and messaging testing.

The role requires strong automation expertise and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues. Candidates with security clearance are welcome; clearance may be required prior to appointment and can take time to obtain.