Lead Automation Engineer

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

Job summary

Lorien is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to join a growing technology team delivering high-quality digital solutions. You will design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks and integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines, driving continual improvement in test automation practices.

The role may be based in Leeds or London with 2–3 days onsite, a 12-month contract and Inside IR35. Active SC Clearance is advantageous for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, Karate, Postman, or SOAPUI.
• Knowledge of Java or Python.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
• Strong understanding of software testing principles.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Knowledge of Cucumber BDD.
• Docker and Kubernetes exposure.
• Performance and security testing experience.
• Kafka, IBM MQ, or ACE knowledge.
• Banking or Financial Services experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated test frameworks and test scripts.
• Execute UI, API, and integration testing activities.
• Integrate automated tests within CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and business stakeholders.
• Investigate and resolve automation test failures.
• Contribute to automation strategy, tooling, and best practices.
• Support quality assurance throughout the software development lifecycle

Tools

Selenium

Karate

Postman

SOAPUI

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Docker

Kubernetes

Cucumber BDD

Job description

We're looking for a Test Automation Engineer to join a growing technology team responsible for delivering high-quality, reliable digital solutions. You'll play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines, and driving continuous improvement in test automation practices.

Lead Automation Engineer

Location is Leeds or London - 2/3 days Onsite

12 months contract

Inside IR35

Active SC Clearance

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated test frameworks and test scripts.
• Execute UI, API, and integration testing activities.
• Integrate automated tests within CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and business stakeholders.
• Investigate and resolve automation test failures.
• Contribute to automation strategy, tooling, and best practices.
• Support quality assurance throughout the software development lifecycle

Key Skills Required

• Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, Karate, Postman, or SOAPUI.
• Knowledge of Java or Python.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
• Strong understanding of software testing principles.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Knowledge of Cucumber BDD.
• Docker and Kubernetes exposure.
• Performance and security testing experience.
• Kafka, IBM MQ, or ACE knowledge.
• Banking or Financial Services experience