Quality & Test Automation Lead

PHET Enterprise Services (AP) Limited, Philippines Regional Operating Headquarters; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking a Quality & Test Automation Lead in Hampshire for on-site work five days a week. The role focuses on designing and implementing automated testing strategies, integrating QA into SAFe PI planning and CI/CD pipelines, and leading QA governance across release trains.

Eligible candidates must meet UK government security requirements. The successful candidate will mentor automation engineers, drive compliance reporting, and balance rigorous quality with delivery timelines in

Qualifications

• Design, implement, and improve automated testing strategies for complex systems.
• Embed QA into SAFe PI planning and CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor test automation engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Establish automated quality gates, metrics, and dashboards.
• Balance rigorous quality with aggressive delivery timelines.
• Lead QA governance across SAFe release trains and CI/CD.
• Proven experience with UK public sector compliance practices.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Frameworks: design and improve automated tests across functions.
• Agile Integration: align QA with SAFe ceremonies and CI/CD.
• Team Leadership: mentor and upskill automation engineers.
• Compliance & Reporting: implement quality gates and dashboards.

Skills

Test automation frameworks

Python

Java

JavaScript

CI/CD integration

Secure development practices

Shift-left testing

Facilitation

SAFe governance

QA governance

Education

NVQ Level 4

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

RestAssured

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Job description

Quality & Test Automation Lead

DXC Technology is committed to building diverse, inclusive teams. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage interest from women, underrepresented groups, and neurodivergent candidates. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the hiring process and are dedicated to creating a supportive, accessible environment for everyone.

Location: Hampshire (onsite 5 days per week)

Due to the nature of the work and the customers we support, the successful candidate must be eligible to meet UK Government and contractual personnel security requirements, including the applicable residency requirements for the role, and have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Some roles may also be subject to nationality requirements where these are necessary to meet UK Government or contractual security obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Frameworks: Design, implement, and continuously improve automated testing strategies covering functional, non-functional, regression, and security testing across complex systems.
• Agile Integration: Embed quality assurance seamlessly into SAFe Program Increment (PI) planning, team-level Scrum ceremonies, and CI/CD deployment pipelines.
• Team Leadership: Mentor, coach, and upskill test automation engineers and cross-functional team members in modern testing tools and practices.
• Compliance & Reporting: Establish automated quality gates, metrics, and dashboards to provide clear visibility of release readiness and defect leakage to senior stakeholders.

What you’ll bring

• Advanced expertise in test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, RestAssured).
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience integrating test suites with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
• Familiarity with secure development practices and compliance frameworks relevant to UK public sector projects.
• Strong advocacy for shift-left testing and defect prevention.
• Excellent facilitation skills during backlog refinement and planning sessions.
• Ability to balance rigorous quality standards with aggressive delivery timelines.
• Experience in software quality engineering and automated test frameworks, with at a strong background in leading quality assurance governance across Scaled Agile (SAFe) release trains and CI/CD pipelines.
• Technical NVQ Level 4, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent vocational experience.
• Professional Certifications: ISTQB (Test Automation Engineer / Technical Test Analyst) or Certified Agile Tester (CAT); Agile / SAFe certification (e.g. SAFe Practitioner, Scrum Master, or Agile Software Engineering); ITIL Foundation certified.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations — helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world's most complex technology estates. Learn more on dxc.com.