QA Automation Tester

scrumconnect ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

scrumconnect ltd is seeking a Senior QAT Engineer (SFIA Level 5) to lead quality assurance across complex digital transformation programmes. You will define testing strategies, drive automation, mentor QAT engineers, and ensure embedded quality across delivery teams.

You will collaborate with engineering, architecture, and product teams, provide technical leadership on testing approaches, tooling and governance, and advance enterprise-scale test strategies through CI/CD and DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading QA teams on complex digital programmes.
• Experience defining end-to-end testing strategies and quality frameworks.
• Strong automation design and implementation experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement end-to-end testing strategies and quality frameworks.
• Design, develop, and maintain complex automated testing solutions.
• Lead test planning, execution, and reporting activities across multiple teams.
• Manage test environments and support release assurance processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across testing and automation practices.
• Mentor and support QAT engineers and promote best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and product teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout delivery.
• Provide technical leadership on testing approaches, tooling, and quality governance.
• Extensive experience in software testing and quality assurance leadership.

Skills

HTML/CSS/JS

Node.js

CI/CD

DevOps

QA leadership

Automation frameworks

Job description

We are seeking a Senior QAT Engineer (SFIA Level 5) to lead quality assurance activities across complex digital transformation programmes. You will be responsible for defining testing strategies, driving automation excellence, mentoring QAT engineers, and ensuring quality standards are Embedded across multiple delivery teams. This role requires strong technical expertise combined with leadership capabilities to influence quality practices at programme level.,

• Define and implement end-to-end testing strategies and quality frameworks.
• Design, develop, and maintain complex automated testing solutions.
• Lead test planning, execution, and reporting activities across multiple teams.
• Manage test environments and support release assurance processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across testing and automation practices.
• Mentor and support QAT engineers and promote best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and product teams to ensure quality is Embedded throughout delivery.
• Provide technical leadership on testing approaches, tooling, and quality governance.
• Extensive experience in software testing and quality assurance leadership.
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Node.js.
• Experience designing and implementing automated testing frameworks.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience developing and executing enterprise-scale test strategies.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and influence quality standards.
• Experience mentoring and supporting engineering teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Scrumconnect is a trusted digital consultancy delivering large-scale transformation programmes through agile methodologies, engineering excellence, and quality-first delivery practices.