Senior QA Automation Engineer (SC Cleared)

scrumconnect ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Scrumconnect is seeking a Senior QAT Engineer (SFIA Level 5) to lead quality assurance activities across complex digital transformation programmes. You will define testing strategies, drive automation excellence, mentor QAT engineers, and ensure quality standards are Embedded across multiple delivery teams.

This role requires strong technical expertise combined with leadership capabilities to influence quality practices at programme level.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in software testing and QA leadership.
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Node.js.
• Experience designing and implementing automated testing frameworks.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience developing and executing enterprise-scale test strategies.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and influence quality standards.
• Experience mentoring and supporting engineering teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement end-to-end testing strategies and quality frameworks.
• Design, develop, and maintain complex automated testing solutions.
• Lead test planning, execution, and reporting activities across multiple teams.
• Manage test environments and support release assurance processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across testing and automation practices.
• Mentor and support QAT engineers and promote best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and product teams to ensure quality is Embedded throughout delivery.
• Provide technical leadership on testing approaches, tooling, and quality governance.

Skills

QA leadership

HTML/CSS/JS/Node.js

Automated testing frameworks

CI/CD & DevOps

Test strategy development

Technical leadership

Mentoring engineering teams

Stakeholder management

Job description

About Scrumconnect

Scrumconnect is a trusted digital consultancy delivering large-scale transformation programmes through agile methodologies, engineering excellence, and quality-first delivery practices.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior QAT Engineer (SFIA Level 5) to lead quality assurance activities across complex digital transformation programmes.

You will be responsible for defining testing strategies, driving automation excellence, mentoring QAT engineers, and ensuring quality standards are Embedded across multiple delivery teams. This role requires strong technical expertise combined with leadership capabilities to influence quality practices at programme level.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement end-to-end testing strategies and quality frameworks.
• Design, develop, and maintain complex automated testing solutions.
• Lead test planning, execution, and reporting activities across multiple teams.
• Manage test environments and support release assurance processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across testing and automation practices.
• Mentor and support QAT engineers and promote best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and product teams to ensure quality is Embedded throughout delivery.
• Provide technical leadership on testing approaches, tooling, and quality governance.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in software testing and quality assurance leadership.
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Node.js.
• Experience designing and implementing automated testing frameworks.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience developing and executing enterprise-scale test strategies.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and influence quality standards.
• Experience mentoring and supporting engineering teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Additional Information

• SFIA Level: 5
• Location: Flexible (all UK locations considered except London)
• Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required