Quality Assurance Automation Lead

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Assurance Automation Lead to drive their automation strategy and enhance testing frameworks. This exciting opportunity involves leading innovation in test automation, mentoring engineers, and collaborating across teams to optimize quality practices. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in automation and a passion for quality and innovation. Join this forward-thinking company to make a significant impact in the technology sector while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in automation with large-scale frameworks and Agile/DevOps teams.
• Proficient in automation tools and API testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automation frameworks for UI, API, and performance testing.
• Embed automated testing in CI/CD pipelines for fast delivery.

Skills

Katalon

Selenium

Appium

Cucumber

REST Assured

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Git

JMeter

Tools

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Git

Maven

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Quality Engineering Automation Lead

CPS Group is excited to partner with a leading global insurance firm, ranked in the top 10 worldwide, as they expand their technology team. We’re seeking a Quality Engineering Automation Lead to spearhead automation strategy, develop robust testing frameworks, and champion best practices across the engineering function. This role offers a blend of technical leadership and hands-on delivery—perfect for someone passionate about quality, innovation, and team development.

• Automation Tools: Proficient with Katalon (certified preferred), Selenium, Appium, Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit
• API Testing: Experienced with REST Assured, SOAP, Web APIs
• DevOps & CI/CD: Strong knowledge of Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Git, Maven
• Testing Approaches: BDD, continuous testing, performance testing (JMeter)
• Cloud: Familiar with Azure integration services
• Experience: 10+ years in automation, large-scale frameworks, Agile/DevOps teams

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain robust automation frameworks for UI, API, and performance testing
• Embed automated testing in CI/CD pipelines for fast, reliable delivery
• Promote automation practices across teams and lead adoption
• Mentor engineers on tools, techniques, and best practices
• Define and report on test coverage and quality metrics
• Troubleshoot and optimize failing or inefficient test suites
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape automation strategy

If you’re ready to lead innovation in test automation and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.