Senior Automation QA

Le Creuset; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Creuset is seeking a Senior Automation QA to blend hands-on automation engineering with quality leadership across our global IT landscape. You will build scalable solutions using Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript), test APIs, SQL and end-to-end journeys, and support release readiness with risk-based planning.

You will mentor QA colleagues, influence delivery decisions, and drive continuous improvement across programmes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on automation using Playwright with JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Design reusable frameworks and maintainable automated test solutions.
• Practical API, integration, end-to-end and database testing with SQL validation.
• Experience leading QA across complex projects, releases or product portfolios.
• Strong understanding of risk-based testing, QA governance and release readiness.
• Confident communication, influencing and mentoring across technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain scalable automated tests using Playwright.
• Test APIs, integrations, databases, and end-to-end journeys across systems.
• Lead QA delivery from planning through release readiness and post-release assurance.
• Create risk-based test plans, estimates, quality gates and release recommendations.
• Coach QA colleagues in automation, API testing, SQL validation and modern QA practices.

Skills

Automation testing

Playwright

Reusable frameworks

APIs testing

SQL validation

QA governance

Leadership mentoring

Communication

Tools

Playwright

JavaScript

TypeScript

SQL

Job description

You will also mentor our QA community, influence delivery decisions and improve how automation is designed, shared and maintained. Reporting to the QA Manager, this role is based in Andover and works across global programmes, technical teams and business stakeholders. Some international travel may be required. Ingredients: Key Responsibilities Automation Engineering Design and maintain scalable automated tests using Playwright with JavaScript or TypeScript. Test APIs, integrations, databases and end-to-end business journeys across connected systems. Use SQL and technical investigation to diagnose defects across UI, API, integration and data layers. Build reusable frameworks, components and assets that improve coverage and reduce manual effort. QA Delivery and Governance Lead QA delivery from early planning through release readiness and post-release assurance. Create risk-based test plans, estimates, quality gates and clear release recommendations.

defects across projects, programmes and BAU delivery. Use metrics and defect trends to improve test effectiveness and inform decisions. Technical Leadership and Partnership Act as a trusted QA adviser to Product Owners, Programme Managers, Architects and delivery teams. Review automation designs, technical solutions and code to protect quality and maintainability. Coach QA colleagues in automation, API testing, SQL validation and modern quality practices. Provide technical oversight to specialist partners and ensure effective knowledge transfer. Continuous Improvement Evaluate tools and technologies based on business value, scalability and maintainability. Drive sustainable automation through CI/CD, scheduled or unattended execution where appropriate. Help evolve our Global IT QA model across programmes and regions.

The Perfect Blend: What We're Looking For Strong hands-on automation experience using Playwright with JavaScript or TypeScript. Experience designing reusable frameworks and

maintainable automated test solutions. Practical API, integration, end-to-end and database testing skills, including SQL validation. Experience leading QA across complex projects, releases or product portfolios. A strong understanding of risk-based testing, QA governance and release readiness. Confident communication, influencing and mentoring skills across technical and business teams.

Why Join Our Table?

At Le Creuset, you will find your seat at our table, which is as colourful as our cookware and rich in history. Our table is grounded in our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence, Innovation and Teamwork. Every talent will add flavor. Every idea brings colour. And every day is a chance to create something that lasts. With the passion you bring, you become part of a timeless legacy, one that brings people together around food, stories, and meaningful shared moments.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, race, ethnic or national origin. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

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About Le Creuset:

At Le Creuset, every dish begins with a story - and every story begins with people. Since 1925, we've brought generations together around the table, transforming everyday meals into cherished memories. Our legacy is built on colour, craft, and a deep passion for innovation - shaped as much by our iconic products as by the people who bring them to life. We're not just creating cookware we're creating moments that last a lifetime. If you're inspired by heritage, driven by creativity, and ready to shape the future of the kitchen, we'd love to welcome you into our story.

The Recipe for Success:

Role Summary We're looking for a Senior Automation QA to combine hands-on automation engineering with end-to-end quality leadership across our Global IT landscape. You will build scalable solutions, strengthen standards and help teams release with confidence. Using Playwright, JavaScript or TypeScript, APIs and SQL, you will test complex business journeys across connected systems.