Test Automation Architect

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Test Automation Architect to enhance their Central Automation team. This role involves creating and implementing test automation frameworks while coaching teams on best practices. You will collaborate closely with the Head of Quality Engineering to uphold testing standards and improve engineering processes. Join a friendly and inclusive environment where your contributions will drive innovation and quality across the organization. If you are passionate about automation and mentoring, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Significant experience in creating test automation frameworks for all types of testing.
• Experience in coaching/mentoring colleagues in test automation best practices.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of Quality Engineering to ensure Test Automation Strategy is followed.
• Coach teams in test automation best practices and principles.

Skills

Test Automation Frameworks

Test Automation Design

Reporting Engines Integration

Programming Languages

Mocking Tools

Version Control Systems

Continuous Integration

Coaching/Mentoring

Communication Skills

Job description

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The Economist is the leading source of analysis on international business and world affairs. We deliver our information through a range of formats, from newspapers and magazines to conferences and electronic services.

We are looking for a Test Automation Architect within the Central Automation team.

The successful candidate will support all business units within The Economist in setting up, approving, and monitoring:

• testing standards

You’ll be supported by a friendly and inclusive team who have the autonomy to define and improve processes and care deeply about developing each other's capabilities.

Accountabilities

How you will contribute

• You will work closely with the Head of Quality Engineering to ensure Test Automation Strategy is followed
• You will coach teams in test automation best practices & principles
• You will apply and uphold industry standards for testing tools & techniques and advise on their application
• You will help to define ways to improve test engineering processes that will continue to embrace our shift left approach across The Economist
• You will hold regular brown bag sessions

Experience, skills, and professional attributes

The ideal skills for this role include

• You have significant experience in creating test automation frameworks for all types of testing
• You have significant experience in test automation design to support ease of use, ease of maintenance, and scalability
• You have significant experience in integrating reporting engines with test automation frameworks
• You have significant programming experience in a variety of languages
• You have significant experience in implementing mocking tools
• You have significant experience in using distributed version control systems
• You have significant experience in using continuous integration
• You have significant experience in coaching/mentoring colleagues in test automation
• You are a solid communicator

Introduction

The Economist is the leading source of analysis on international business and world affairs. We deliver our information through a range of formats, from newspapers and magazines to conferences and electronic services.

We are looking for a Test Automation Architect within the Central Automation team.

The successful candidate will support all business units within The Economist in setting up, approving, and monitoring:

• test engineering practices
• test engineering principles
• testing standards

You’ll be supported by a friendly and inclusive team who have the autonomy to define and improve processes and care deeply about developing each other's capabilities.

Accountabilities

How you will contribute

• You will work closely with the Head of Quality Engineering to ensure Test Automation Strategy is followed
• You will coach teams in test automation best practices & principles
• You will apply and uphold industry standards for testing tools & techniques and advise on their application
• You will help to define ways to improve test engineering processes that will continue to embrace our shift left approach across The Economist
• You will hold regular brown bag sessions

Experience, skills, and professional attributes

The ideal skills for this role include

• You have significant experience in creating test automation frameworks for all types of testing
• You have significant experience in test automation design to support ease of use, ease of maintenance, and scalability
• You have significant experience in integrating reporting engines with test automation frameworks
• You have significant programming experience in a variety of languages
• You have significant experience in implementing mocking tools
• You have significant experience in using distributed version control systems
• You have significant experience in using continuous integration
• You have significant experience in coaching/mentoring colleagues in test automation
• You are a solid communicator

The Economist Group values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, gender identity, race, colour, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, age, or marital status.