Lead QA Tester - ADP Peterborough (Hybrid) Lead QA with at least 8 years experience in holding a high bar for quality, able to independently assess and select the best approach to meet quality goals via automation, manual verification or a mix of both. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working within our cutting-edge Online Payroll Platform application. Responsibilities. Planning the QA strategy for projects and deliverables and aligning with the overall automation strategy for the product, providing reports on coverage and progress and innovating to enable higher pace and precision in the future. Ensuring team development and maintenance of key test assets for specific areas of the application and offering functional support to team members and other teams. Technology Requirements - 5 years experience on online web applications working with any of the following - Selenium/Playwright - Java/ JavaScript/Python/TypeScript - Jenkins/Teamcity - GITHUB/Co-Pilot - Good understanding of API testing using Postman - Good understanding of automating dynamic web applications in React and Node - Experience in security testing and understanding of OWASP vulnerabilities - Experience of other Test Automation Frameworks/Solutions a bonus Skills - Able to plan effectively, lead and organise resources - Ability to interact with all levels of the organisation - Eye for continuous improvement and ability to champion best practice - Excellent Test Automation experience with detailed understanding of the page object design pattern and its implementation - Deep problem solving skills and ability to break down ideas to get to core requirements - Embraces the Agile Software Developer principles, patterns and behaviours. - Experience with Test Driven Development and continuous integration. - Able to communicate ideas well, as well as work through complex issues. - Capable of researching and diving into the unknown on your own as well as working through and discussing solutions as a team member. - Ideally qualified to degree-level. Other Requirements - Passionate, committed and confident in finding root causes of problems. - Self-starter, can take direction and execute it effectively with a "can do" attitude. - Able to manage priorities based on business needs and project schedules. - Can work closely with Subject Matter Experts in the wider team (onshore and offshore) to gain knowledge of affected functional area. Environment - Agile methodologies are used on all project teams. The successful candidate must be happy expressing requirements and documentations using concise methods early in the project life cycle (SharePoint, Wiki entries, etc.) - This will involve interaction with our US & India teams. Core hours will generally be 9 to 5 but the applicant must be flexible in case the requirements of the project means they need to outside of these hours. A little about ADP: We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition (https://www.adp.com/about-adp/awards-and-recognition.aspx). Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP: ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP's operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance. Ethics at ADP: ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. Click https://jobs.adp.com/life-at-adp/ to learn more about ADP's culture and our full set of values.