Quality Engineering Automation Lead Permanent / Hybrid / South Wales up to £80,000 and bonus scheme Overview: We are seeking a Quality Engineering Automation Lead to drive automation initiatives, architect scalable testing frameworks, and enhance software quality in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. This role requires strong expertise in test automation, CI/CD integration, and mentoring teams in best practices. Essential Technology & Experience: • Automation Frameworks: Katalon (certified expert preferred), Selenium, Appium, Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit. • Languages: Python, Groovy, Java, JavaScript. • API Testing: SOAP, REST (using REST Assured), Web API testing. • CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Git, Maven. • Test Methodologies: BDD, continuous testing, performance testing (JMeter). • Cloud & Integration: Azure integration services. • Experience: 10 years in test automation, enterprise-level frameworks, Agile/DevOps environments. Key Responsibilities: • Architect and implement scalable test automation frameworks for functional, API, and performance testing. • Drive Test Automation as a Service, ensuring adoption across teams. • Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines for efficient execution. • Mentor teams on automation best practices and upskill internal resources. • Define quality metrics, measure automation effectiveness, and provide reporting. • Troubleshoot test failures, optimise test suites, and enhance automation performance. • Collaborate with stakeholders to define and execute automation strategies.