Test automation architect

Test Automation Architect – Blue Yonder WMS

6 month contract

Inside IR35

2 days on site - Midlands

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Test Automation Architect to lead the testing strategy for a large-scale Blue Yonder WMS transformation programme. You will define and drive end-to-end test automation across WMS, integrations, and supply chain systems, ensuring quality throughout delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement the test automation strategy and roadmap.
• Design and maintain scalable automation frameworks for UI, API, and integration testing.
• Drive end-to-end automated testing across WMS and connected platforms.
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines and promote shift-left testing.
• Establish automation standards, tools, and best practices.
• Lead defect management, test data strategy, and environment planning.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to automation teams.
• Track automation effectiveness, quality metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in test automation architecture and framework design.
• Strong knowledge of Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Rest Assured, or similar tools.
• Hands-on experience with API and integration test automation.
• Experience with Blue Yonder WMS or comparable enterprise WMS platforms.
• Strong programming skills (Java, TypeScript, Python, or JavaScript).
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.
• Good understanding of Agile/SAFe and DevOps practices.
• Cloud experience (Azure or AWS).
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Desirable Experience

• Blue Yonder WMS implementation or upgrade projects.
• Retail and supply chain environments.
• Performance testing within WMS ecosystems.
• Data migration and validation activities.
• Cloud-based testing and DevOps delivery models.