Senior Automation Engineer

Addition Solutions Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major transformation firm in the lottery sector is looking for a Test Automation Lead to shape and lead automation across digital and retail platforms. This role offers the chance to design scalable automation frameworks and drive continuous testing. Ideal candidates have expertise in test automation, CI/CD, and a strong programming background. The position offers a salary of up to £80,000, with flexible working arrangements based in Watford.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Inclusive culture focusing on social good

High-impact role in digital transformation

Qualifications

• Expert in test automation frameworks for mobile and web.
• Programming experience in Swift, Objective-C, Java, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD, device labs, and mocking tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation strategy across digital and retail platforms.
• Design and implement scalable automation frameworks.
• Drive continuous testing within CI/CD pipelines.
• Coach automation engineers and embed best practice.

Skills

Test automation frameworks (hybrid/native)

Swift

Objective-C

Java

JavaScript/TypeScript

CI/CD (e.g. GitHub Actions)

TDD

BDD (Cucumber preferred)

API testing

Non-functional testing tools (e.g. JMeter)

Job description

Powering a major transformation in the UK lottery space, this company is building smarter, safer, and more inclusive digital systems — and test automation is right at the heart of that. This role offers the chance to lead automation strategy across a national platform with real social impact.

Role Overview:

• Location: Watford (3 days in office)
• Package: Up-to 80k Basic plus bonus and benefits
• Industry: Technology / National Lottery

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Shaping and leading test automation across digital and retail platforms.
• Designing and implementing scalable automation frameworks (web, iOS, Android).
• Driving continuous testing within CI/CD pipelines, working with cross-functional teams.
• Coaching automation engineers and embedding best practice across QA streams.
• Building stubs, exploring new tooling, and driving test innovation.
• Overseeing web/mobile test coordination across internal and third-party teams.
• Upholding industry standards in testing, quality, and shift-left practices.

Main Skills Needed:

• Expert in test automation frameworks (hybrid/native) for mobile and web.
• Programming experience: Swift, Objective-C, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Hands-on with CI/CD (e.g. GitHub Actions), device labs (onsite/cloud), and mocking tools.
• Strong experience in TDD, BDD (Cucumber preferred), and service virtualisation.
• Confident with non-functional testing tools (e.g. JMeter, LoadRunner, Locust).
• Skilled communicator and technical leader, especially in mentoring and code reviews.
• Solid grasp of API testing, unit testing, and quality-first development.

What’s in It for You:

• Be part of a major national digital transformation.
• Inclusive, values-led culture with a focus on social good.
• Flexible hybrid working (3 days in Watford).
• High-impact role in a team that’s driving standards forward.
• Opportunity to shape best-in-class automation from the ground up.

Let’s talk about what your next move could look like.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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