Senior Automation QA Lead — API & CI/CD Testing

Le Creuset; Andover; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Creuset in Andover is seeking a Senior Automation QA to blend hands-on automation with quality leadership across our Global IT landscape. You will build scalable test solutions and drive release confidence. Reporting to QA Manager, this role is based in Andover and works across global programmes, technical teams and business stakeholders.

Some international travel may be required. Lead QA delivery from planning through release readiness, coach teams in API testing and SQL validation, and

Qualifications

• Experience designing reusable automation frameworks and maintainable 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.
• Strong understanding of risk-based testing, QA governance and release readiness.
• Confident communication, influencing and mentoring across technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Manage quality risks, dependencies and defects across projects, programmes and BAU delivery.
• Use metrics and defect trends to improve test effectiveness and inform decisions.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Automation frameworks

API testing

SQL validation

QA governance

Mentoring/communication

Release readiness

Job description

Le Creuset in Andover is seeking a Senior Automation QA to blend hands-on automation with quality leadership across our Global IT landscape. You will build scalable test solutions and drive release confidence. Reporting to QA Manager, this role is based in Andover and works across global programmes, technical teams and business stakeholders.

Some international travel may be required. Lead QA delivery from planning through release readiness, coach teams in API testing and SQL validation, and