Lead Test Automation Engineer (Closing Date - 5 June 2025)

hackajob; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead Test Automation Engineer to join their team at the Bank of England. This mid-senior level role involves leading testing initiatives, managing a team, and enhancing testing frameworks. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with automation tools and scripting languages, and a strong analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with test automation tools.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or JavaScript.
• Knowledge of security testing tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead various testing types including Functional, System, Integration, End-to-End, and Security testing.
• Manage a team of 8-10 test automation engineers.
• Design, implement, and maintain test automation scenarios.

Skills

Test Automation

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Mentoring

Tools

Selenium

JMeter

LoadRunner

Eggplant Functional

SOAP UI

Postman

Job description

Lead Test Automation Engineer (Closing Date - 5 June 2025)

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Role Overview

Hackajob is collaborating with the Bank of England to connect exceptional tech professionals with this opportunity. The role involves leading testing initiatives and managing a team of automation engineers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead various testing types including Functional, System, Integration, End-to-End, and Security testing using tools like Selenium and Karate.
2. Manage a team of 8-10 test automation engineers.
3. Design, implement, and maintain test automation scenarios; analyze results and optimize processes.
4. Collaborate with developers, analysts, and architects to enhance test assets.
5. Develop performance tests with JMeter and LoadRunner.
6. Refactor and improve testing frameworks; work closely with senior management and product teams.
7. Participate in recruitment and contribute to the performance test strategy.

Skills and Experience

Minimum Criteria

• Hands-on experience with test automation tools.
• Proficiency in tools like Eggplant Functional, SOAP UI, Postman.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or JavaScript.
• Knowledge of security testing tools and methodologies.
• Understanding of middleware systems and software architectures.
• Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter and LoadRunner.

Essential Criteria

• Strong analytical and collaborative skills.
• Mentoring capabilities and participation in community activities.
• Experience with Data bricks, ADF, fabric, and Oracle ERP solutions.
• Exposure to generative AI.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance
• Industry: Software Development

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