IAM Automation Architect - Lead Testing & CI/CD

HelloKindred; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solutions firm in the UK is seeking an Automation Test Architect to drive an automation-first testing strategy. In this role, you will design and implement automated test frameworks for secure identity workflows across cloud platforms. Candidates should have at least 5 years of hands-on experience in automation testing, particularly in Identity and Access Management (IAM), and demonstrate strong coding abilities in multiple languages including Java and Python. This position supports a hybrid work setup and requires strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and automation-first testing.
• Minimum 5 years in a lead automation role with strong coding skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver within Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement an automation-first testing strategy.
• Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts.
• Lead and mentor engineers within the testing team.

Skills

Java

Python

Typescript

Playwright

Cypher

Scala

Postman

Insomnia

ApiDog

Neo4j

JMeter

Gatling

LoadRunner

NeoLoad

REST API automation

Tools

Jenkins

CI/CD

GitOps

Job description

A staffing solutions firm in the UK is seeking an Automation Test Architect to drive an automation-first testing strategy. In this role, you will design and implement automated test frameworks for secure identity workflows across cloud platforms. Candidates should have at least 5 years of hands-on experience in automation testing, particularly in Identity and Access Management (IAM), and demonstrate strong coding abilities in multiple languages including Java and Python. This position supports a hybrid work setup and requires strong communication skills.