Quality Engineering Lead- Test Automation Lead

Infosys; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology consulting firm in London seeks a Technical Test Lead to drive quality assurance strategies. The successful candidate will lead test automation efforts, particularly using Playwright, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement scalable automation frameworks. Ideal applicants will have a strong background in automation tools and DevOps practices. This role offers competitive compensation, including bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Playwright for test automation.
• Leading test automation initiatives and designing frameworks.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement test automation frameworks.
• Lead development of automated test scripts using Playwright.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Test Automation

Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript)

Guidewire Testing

Agile/Scrum

Technical Leadership

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Jenkins

Docker

JIRA

Job description

Overview

Role – Technical Test Lead

Technology – Test Automation Architect

Location – London, United Kingdom

Compensation – Competitive (including bonus)

Job Description

Today, the corporate landscape is dynamic and the world ahead is full of possibilities. Infosys focuses on a culture where ideas can flourish and you are empowered to move forward with your ideas. Infosys aims to inspire you to build what’s next, navigate further together, and uphold values through its people.

Your Role

As a Test Automation Lead, you will shape and execute quality assurance strategies across complex enterprise systems. You will collaborate with the Test Automation Architect to design, implement, and scale robust automation frameworks. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript), understands automation best practices, and is familiar with Guidewire testing and DevOps methodologies.

In this role, you will:

• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable automation solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the QA team.
• Champion best practices in automation to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and efficient test suites.
• Contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement of the automation landscape.
• Demonstrate a strong blend of technical acumen, leadership, and strategic foresight to drive quality at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Test Automation Architect to define and implement scalable, maintainable, and reusable test automation frameworks.
• Lead the development and execution of automated test scripts using Playwright (JS/TS).
• Contribute to the design of test architecture, including framework structure, test data strategy, and CI/CD integration.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between automation strategy and business goals.
• Support Guidewire testing efforts (Claim Center, Policy Center, Billing Center) by integrating automation into functional and regression testing.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Ensure test coverage, traceability, and reporting using tools like JIRA, TestRail, or Zephyr.
• Mentor junior automation engineers and conduct code reviews to ensure quality and consistency.

Required Technology

• Proven experience in leading test automation initiatives and designing automation frameworks, with expertise in the following areas:
• Automation Frameworks & Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, TestNG, JUnit, NUnit, BDD/TDD (Cucumber, SpecFlow)
• Programming & Scripting Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, C#
• CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Bamboo, Maven, Gradle, Git, Bitbucket
• Cloud & Containerization: AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes
• API & Performance Testing: Postman, RestAssured, JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner
• Security & Service Virtualization: OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, WireMock, Mountebank

AI & QA Focus

• AI for QA: Integration of AI/ML models for test case generation, defect prediction, intelligent test prioritization, and anomaly detection using tools like Testim and Functionize.
• QA for AI: Validation and testing of AI/ML models including data integrity checks, model performance evaluation, bias detection, and reproducibility testing using ML frameworks.

Test Management & Reporting

JIRA, Zephyr, TestRail, qTest, Allure, Extent Reports, ReportPortal

Architecture & Design Principles

Page Object Model, Singleton, Factory Pattern, Scalable & Maintainable Framework Design, SonarQube

Methodologies & Collaboration

Agile/Scrum, Technical Leadership, Stakeholder Communication, Requirement Analysis

Critical Thinking & Communication

• Problem Analysis and breaking down complex testing challenges (e.g., flaky tests, CI/CD failures).
• Identify root causes and assess tool choices based on project needs with attention to scalability and integration.
• Risk Assessment and prioritization of test cases by business impact.
• Strategic Planning to align automation with business goals and forecast future needs (e.g., AI/ML in testing, shift-left).
• Technical Communication to document frameworks and explain automation logic to stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration with DevOps, QA, Product, and Development teams.
• Mentoring & Leadership to guide QA engineers and conduct code reviews.
• Stakeholder Reporting using dashboards and metrics to communicate progress and quality.
• Conflict Resolution to navigate tool/process disagreements while advocating for quality.

Preferred Experience

A test automation expert who has worked in the Insurance domain, with hands-on experience on Guidewire Suite, data testing, TDM, and TEMS. Demonstrated ability to analyze and implement appropriate automation strategies in evolving projects and collaborate with teams focused on next-generation testing technologies.

Personal Attributes

High analytical skills; initiative and flexibility; strong customer orientation; commitment to quality; excellent verbal and written communication skills.

About Infosys

Infosys is a global leader in digital services and consulting. We enable clients in 46 countries to navigate their digital transformation with an AI-powered core and agile digital at scale. Our learning agenda drives continuous improvement by building digital skills, expertise and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.

Visit www.infosys.com to learn how Infosys can help your enterprise navigate its next.

All aspects of employment at Infosys are based on merit, competence and performance. Infosys is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion.

Country: United Kingdom

State / Region / Province: London

Work Location: London

Interest Group: Infosys Limited

Company: ITL UK

Role Designation: 8315AEGLQL Quality Engineering Lead