Role- QA Lead Type- Contract Outside IR35 Location- Farnborough, UK (Hybrid- 2/3 days in a week) Java, Cucumber (BDD), Jenkins, Banking and Payments Role Summary: We’re seeking a skilled QA Automation Engineer with strong experience in Java-based test automation using Cucumber (BDD) frameworks and Jenkins for CI/CD integration. The ideal candidate should be capable of building, maintaining, and executing automated test suites to ensure high-quality software delivery. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Java and Cucumber (BDD). • Create and manage feature files and step definitions aligned with business requirements. • Configure and manage Jenkins pipelines to schedule and execute automated test runs. • Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and QA teams to define acceptance criteria and ensure test coverage. • Perform integration and regression testing as part of CI/CD processes. • Debug test failures, analyze logs, and report defects using tools like JIRA. • Contribute to improving framework performance, reusability, and reporting. • Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives within Agile teams. Required Skills: • Strong experience in Java programming. • Proficiency in Cucumber (BDD) — writing Gherkin feature files, step definitions, and hooks. • Hands-on experience with Jenkins for automation execution and pipeline configuration. • Experience with Git or other version control tools. • Understanding of TestNG/JUnit and Maven/Gradle build tools. • Familiarity with API testing (e.g., RestAssured, Postman) is a plus. • Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills. Nice-to-Have: • Exposure to Docker, CI/CD best practices, or cloud-based testing environments. • Knowledge of reporting frameworks like ExtentReports or Allure. • Basic knowledge of performance or security testing.