Quality Engineering Automation Lead Permanent / Hybrid / South Wales 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.