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# QA Automation Engineer - London

- **Company:** Accenture
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £54,649.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Oop Languages, TypeScript, Cloud Platform System, GitHub Copilot, Generative AI, Playwright
- **Published:** September 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5872126881

## About the Role

* Experience in defining and implementing modern Quality Engineering practices including test automation.
 * Experience leading or mentoring a Quality engineering automation team
 * Proficiency in at least one OOP language: JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, or C#.
 * Comfortable with CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments
 * Strong client-facing and communication skills - you can translate technical complexity for any audience
 * A collaborative, egoless approach and a passion for improving quality, productivity, and software delivery
 * Adaptable to change - as consultants we flex roles and stacks to get the best outcomes for our clients

Nice to Have

 * Hands-on experience with GenAI in a QE context (e.g. Playwright with MCP) and AI-assisted coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude)

## Description

Locations: London (must be willing to travel to client sites throughout the UK on an ad hoc basis), We're looking for an experienced QE Automation Team Lead to lead a high-performing team, drive client engagements, and build world-class test automation solutions. You'll work hand-in-hand with clients to define quality strategies, develop automation frameworks, and embed a quality-first culture - all while running the team independently and being a hands-on technical expert., * Lead, mentor, and manage a QE automation team day-to-day, enabling them to deliver independently

 * Own client relationships - from discovery and strategy through to delivery and stakeholder reporting
 * Conduct test automation analysis and deliver improvement roadmaps for clients
 * Architect and build scalable test automation frameworks and scripts (JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, or C#)
 * Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments
 * Leverage GenAI tools such as Playwright with MCP, GitHub Copilot, and Claude in day-to-day engineering
 * Contribute to our internal QE community - share knowledge, shape standards, and help grow the practice


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