Test Automation Architect – Blue Yonder WMS

Project Global Limited; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 101,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Global Limited in Coventry, UK, seeks a Test Automation Architect to lead the testing strategy for a Blue Yonder WMS transformation program. The role covers end-to-end testing across UI, API, and integrations, driving quality in warehousing processes and aligning with DevOps practices.

You will design scalable automation frameworks, mentor automation engineers, and ensure automated tests are integrated into CI/CD pipelines while delivering measurable quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in test automation architecture and framework design.
• Expertise in automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Rest Assured.
• Hands-on API and integration testing automation.
• Knowledge of BY WMS or similar enterprise WMS platforms.
• Strong programming skills in Java, TypeScript, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of Agile/SAFe methodologies.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS).
• Knowledge of test data management and environment setup.
• Strong collaboration across stakeholders.

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.

Skills

Test automation architecture

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Rest Assured

Java

TypeScript

Python

JavaScript

CI/CD

Tools

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

Test Automation Architect – Blue Yonder WMS

Job Reference Number: PG1

Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires an experienced Test Automation Architect to be based at their client’s office in Coventry, UK.

This is a hybrid role – you can work remotely in the UK and attend the Coventry office 2 days per week.

This is a 6+ month temporary contract to start asap

Day rate: Competitive Market rate

The Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced Test Automation Architect to lead the testing strategy and execution for a Blue Yonder WMS Transformation Program. The role will be responsible for defining and governing end-to-end testing across functional, system, integration, and automation streams, ensuring quality across complex warehouse and supply chain processes. You will work closely with warehouse team, platform, and business teams to plan, coordinate, and deliver seamless transformation.

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 Requirements

Essential:

• 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:

• 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

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