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# Automation Test Lead/Test Automation Architect (SC cleared)

- **Company:** Uniting People
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £110,500.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), XML Schema, Agile Methodology, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, Software Design Patterns, Monitoring of Systems, IBM WebSphere MQ, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Enterprise Messaging Systems, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Standard Sql, Service Virtualization, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Logging, Performance Testing, IT Architecture, Git, SC Clearance, ISO 20022 Standard, Enterprise Integration, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Selenium Webdriver, SDET, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-707854C074D6753DCE/

## About the Role

* Java - 8+ years
 * JavaScript - 5+ years
 * Python - 3+ years
 * Test Automation Framework Design - 8+ years
 * Karate Framework - 5+ years
 * Selenium WebDriver - 6+ years
 * Page Object Model - 5+ years
 * API Automation - 5+ years
 * CI/CD Automation - 5+ years
 * Jenkins
 * Azure DevOps
 * Git

Integration & Messaging Experience

 * Kafka testing
 * IBM MQ testing
 * Enterprise messaging systems
 * XML validation
 * XSD validation
 * Enterprise integration testing

Database & Engineering Skills

 * Oracle
 * SQL
 * Data validation frameworks
 * Object-Oriented Programming
 * Design Patterns
 * Framework Architecture
 * Reusable Component Design
 * Automation Scalability
 * Performance Optimisation

Banking & Financial Services Experience

Strong experience within Banking, Payments, Financial Services or Capital Markets is highly desirable.

Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

 * RTGS
 * Payments systems
 * ISO 20022
 * SWIFT
 * Financial messaging gateways
 * Central banking systems

Desirable Skills

 * Xray
 * JIRA Administration
 * Service Virtualisation
 * Test Data Management
 * Enterprise Monitoring Tools
 * Performance Testing
 * Agile/SAFe

The Ideal Candidate

You will be an experienced Automation Test Lead, Test Automation Architect, Automation Architect or Lead SDET with a strong combination of hands-on technical expertise and enterprise automation leadership.

You will have experience designing and delivering scalable automation frameworks and be comfortable operating at both an architectural and hands-on technical level.

You must be able to engage with senior stakeholders, lead technical discussions, set automation standards and mentor engineering teams.

Important

Active SC Clearance is mandatory (MUST HAVE)

Banking or Financial Services experience is A MUST.

## Description

* Define and deliver the enterprise automation strategy and roadmap
 * Lead the modernisation and re-engineering of existing automation frameworks
 * Design scalable, reusable and high-performing automation architecture
 * Establish automation standards, governance and engineering best practices
 * Consolidate duplicated automation utilities and develop reusable components
 * Improve automation execution performance and support large-scale test suites
 * Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
 * Develop and improve HTML/JSON reporting and automation dashboards
 * Enhance automation observability, structured logging and diagnostics
 * Provide technical leadership, architecture guidance and code reviews
 * Mentor and coach SDETs and Automation Engineers
 * Manage risks, dependencies, milestones and delivery activities
 * Work closely with Architects, Developers, Product Owners and senior stakeholders
 * Create technical documentation, training materials and knowledge-transfer plans


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