Test Automation Architect

LA International; Coventry; Hybride; GBP 83 000 - 101 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LA International is seeking a Test Automation Architect for an initial 6-month contract with extensions. The role is hybrid with a maximum of two onsite days per week in Coventry, offering daily rates of £450–£550 via umbrella.

You will define and implement an enterprise-wide test automation strategy, design scalable frameworks for UI, API and integration testing, and lead end-to-end automation across WMS and integrated systems while driving CI/CD and shift-left testing.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in test automation architecture and framework design
• Expertise in automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Rest Assured)
• Hands-on experience in API and integration testing automation
• Knowledge of BY WMS or similar enterprise WMS platforms
• Strong programming skills (e.g., Java, Typescript, Python, JavaScript)
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
• Understanding of Agile/SAFe methodologies and DevOps practices
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and modern architectures
• Knowledge of test data management and environment setup
• Strong stakeholder and cross-team collaboration skills

Responsabilités

• Define and implement enterprise-wide test automation strategy and roadmap
• Design scalable automation frameworks for UI, API, and integration testing
• Lead automation for end-to-end testing across BY WMS and integrated systems
• Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing
• Select and standardize automation tools, technologies, and best practices
• Collaborate with developers, testers, and DevOps teams to enable shift-left testing
• Ensure high test coverage and reusability of automation assets
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to automation engineers
• Oversee defect management, prioritization, and resolution tracking
• Drive test data management and environment strategy for automation
• Monitor and report automation metrics, ROI, and quality improvements
• Drive Agile testing practices, automation, and continuous quality improvement.

Connaissances

Test automation architecture

Automation tools

API testing

BY WMS

Programming languages

CI/CD tools

Agile/SAFe

Cloud platforms

Test data management

Stakeholder collaboration

Description du poste

Test Automation Architect

6 Month contract initially + Extensions

Based: Hybrid - Max 2 days p/w onsite in Coventry.

Rate: £450 - £550 p/d - (via Umbrella company)

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Test Automation Architect to join the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement enterprise-wide test automation strategy and roadmap
• Design scalable automation frameworks for UI, API, and integration testing
• Lead automation for end-to-end testing across BY WMS and integrated systems
• Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing
• Select and standardize automation tools, technologies, and best practices
• Collaborate with developers, testers, and DevOps teams to enable shift-left testing
• Ensure high test coverage and reusability of automation assets
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to automation engineers
• Oversee defect management, prioritization, and resolution tracking
• Drive test data management and environment strategy for automation
• Monitor and report automation metrics, ROI, and quality improvements.
• Drive Agile testing practices, automation, and continuous quality improvement.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in test automation architecture and framework design
• Expertise in automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Rest Assured)
• Hands-on experience in API and integration testing automation
• Knowledge of BY WMS or similar enterprise WMS platforms
• Strong programming skills (e.g., Java, Typescript, Python, JavaScript)
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
• Understanding of Agile/SAFe methodologies and DevOps practices
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and modern architectures
• Knowledge of test data management and environment setup
• Strong stakeholder and cross-team collaboration skills

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience

• Experience with Blue Yonder (BY) WMS implementations or upgrades in a retail environment
• Exposure to test automation frameworks and performance testing for WMS systems
• Familiarity with data migration and validation during legacy-to-modern platform transitions
• Understanding of cloud-based deployments (Azure/AWS) and DevOps practices in testing

This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity,

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.