Quality Engineering Associate Manager

WeAreTechWomen; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days vacation

Private medical insurance

Charity leave

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a QE Automation Lead in the UK to lead a team delivering automated testing solutions across client projects. You will own client relationships from discovery to delivery, shaping roadmaps and driving quality engineering best practices.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on automation, and experience with GenAI tools in testing. You will collaborate with the Software & Platform Engineering team, work onsite with clients in Glasgow/Edinburgh, and contribute to a

Qualifications

• Experience in modern Quality Engineering practices including test automation.
• Experience leading or mentoring a Quality engineering automation team
• Proficiency in at least one OOP language: JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, or C#
• Hands-on experience with GenAI in a QE context (e.g. Playwright with MCP) and AI-assisted coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude)
• Comfortable with CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments
• Strong client-facing and communication skills - you can translate technical complexity for any audience
• A collaborative, egoless approach and a passion for improving quality, productivity, and software delivery

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a QE automation team day-to-day, enabling them to deliver independently
• Own client relationships - from discovery and strategy through to delivery and stakeholder reporting
• Conduct test automation analysis and deliver improvement roadmaps for clients
• Architect and build scalable test automation frameworks and scripts (JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, or C#)
• Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments
• Leverage GenAI tools such as Playwright with MCP, GitHub Copilot, and Claude in day-to-day engineering
• Contribute to our internal QE community - share knowledge, shape standards, and help grow the practice

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

Python

Java

C#

Tools

Playwright with MCP

GitHub Copilot

Claude

Job description

Job Description

Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history, typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK.

Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

Our Team

Accenture Software & Platform Engineering team is over 1,000 people strong and provides end-to-end product engineering solutions which deliver tangible value, fast. We bring together an obsession for technical excellence with agility and scale, to help clients move from project to product at speed.

We work with clients in every sector. They range from scale-ups through to national and international blue-chip names and public sector organisations. Our teams routinely work on products that are used by millions of people.

We offer an exciting career working in a vibrant environment, with access to training and a global network of experts. As part of our Next Gen Engineering team, you’ll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor, and manage a QE automation team day-to-day, enabling them to deliver independently
• Own client relationships - from discovery and strategy through to delivery and stakeholder reporting
• Conduct test automation analysis and deliver improvement roadmaps for clients
• Architect and build scalable test automation frameworks and scripts (JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, or C#)
• Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments
• Leverage GenAI tools such as Playwright with MCP, GitHub Copilot, and Claude in day-to-day engineering
• Contribute to our internal QE community - share knowledge, shape standards, and help grow the practice

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in defining and implementing modern Quality Engineering practices including test automation.
• Experience leading or mentoring a Quality engineering automation team
• Proficiency in at least one OOP language: JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, or C#
• Hands‑on experience with GenAI in a QE context (e.g. Playwright with MCP) and AI-assisted coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude)
• Comfortable with CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments
• Strong client‑facing and communication skills - you can translate technical complexity for any audience
• A collaborative, egoless approach and a passion for improving quality, productivity, and software delivery
• Adaptable to change - as consultants we flex roles and stacks to get the best outcomes for our clients

What’s in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences.All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

Closing Date for Applications 31/08/2026

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

Locations

Glasgow

Edinburgh

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About Accenture

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.

We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.

At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™.

Join Accenture to work at the heart of change. Visit us at www.accenture.com .