QA Automation Architect

WSP
Cardiff, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 65K

Job location

Remote
Cardiff, United Kingdom

Tech stack

API
Agile Methodologies
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Automation of Tests
Azure
Cloud Computing
Continuous Integration
DevOps
JMeter
Microsoft Project
Node.js
Selenium
SharePoint
TypeScript
Postman
Browserstack
Cypress
Information Technology
Playwright
REST
ServiceNow

Job description

We're looking for a QA Automation Architect to lead and shape our automation capability across multiple projects and clients. You'll combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership, guiding QA engineers, defining best practices, and building scalable automation frameworks.This is a key role focused on driving innovation in test automation, improving quality standards, and delivering robust, modern engineering solutions across a CI/CD landscape.

What You'll Be Doing

Leadership & StrategyLead, mentor, and support a team of QA Automation EngineersAct as the escalation point for automation and QA-related mattersDefine and maintain QA best practices, standards, and documentationDrive continuous learning through training, certifications, and industry engagementAutomation DeliveryOwn and deliver automation strategies across projectsDesign and maintain reusable frameworks, templates, and test artefactsSupport delivery teams with hands-on automation where requiredPromote the value of automation through business cases and client engagementFrameworks & EngineeringDesign and build scalable automation frameworks across UI, API, and non-functional testingIntegrate automation into CI/CD pipelines across cloud environmentsImplement solutions covering performance, accessibility, and security testingDevelop tools or applications (web, API, or CLI) to solve engineering challengesInnovation & R&DStay current with emerging tools, trends, and best practicesContinuously improve automation capabilities and frameworksBuild and maintain proof-of-concept and demo environments, A leading technology company is looking for a skilled QA Engineer to enhance customer-centricity through automated testing. You will develop and maintain test strategies, lead automated testing processes, and improve the QA culture using AI tools. The ideal candidate has..., Job Description: Cloud Architect - Azure, DevOps, Terraform (with Technical Account Management Focus) Position: Cloud Architect Location: Remote (UK-based) Type: Full-time We are seeking a skilled and client-focused Cloud Architect with deep expertise in Azure, DevOps,..., SharePoint Architect / Consultant (SC Cleared) - Contract Remote - UK Only We are currently working with a consultancy supporting a major programme that requires an experienced SharePoint Architect / Consultant to help deliver a migration away from Microsoft Project...

Requirements

Leadership ExperienceProven experience leading QA/Automation teamsExperience managing distributed/onshore and offshore teamsStrong stakeholder management and project delivery skillsTechnical ExpertiseStrong experience with

automation in Node.js (ideally TypeScript )Solid background in CI/CD environments and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)Experience building automation frameworks across UI, API, and performance testingHands-on experience with tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, Postman, Rest Assured, JMeter, Axe, BrowserStack (or similar)Knowledge of non-functional testing (performance, accessibility, security)Reasonable Adjustments:Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, A leading engineering firm is seeking an IT Automation Architect to define and build a new automation capability. The role involves architecting automation frameworks and driving adoption across IT teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in computer science or...

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About the company

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