Company Description
Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.
Job Description
Test Automation Lead role at CUPONING PULICIDAD S.L.
Benefits
* We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (£48,558 - £60,698)
* Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
* Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
* Development opportunities in line with the Test Automation Lead progression plan
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra wellness day!
* Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
* A great benefits package choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover
* Retail savings scheme
* Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
Location
West Yorkshire / Hybrid Working (2-3 days in the office a week Bradford / Leeds)
Work Type
Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday Friday.
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement the test automation strategy, standards, and best practices.
* Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines.
* Write and execute automated UI and API tests to support quality assurance efforts.
* Lead and mentor automation engineers, fostering team development and efficiency.
* Collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to align testing with requirements.
* Manage all test automation activities within project scope, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
* Identify and mitigate risks, escalating where necessary to the Test Manager.
* Drive continuous improvement through test process reviews and implementation of best practices.
* Provide clear reporting on test progress, coverage, and outcomes to stakeholders.
* Monitor and analyse test performance data to inform KPIs and support decision making.
* Facilitate stakeholder engagement throughout planning, development, and testing phases.
* Investigate and resolve issues impacting test execution, using initiative and discretion.
Qualifications
* Proven experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks.
* Strong proficiency in automated testing tools and scripting languages (e.g. .NET, Java, Python).
* Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
* Excellent communication skills, able to present technical information to varied audiences.
* Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Familiarity with industry standards such as ITIL, ISTQB, CMMI/TMMi.
* Knowledge of test management tools and automation platforms.
* Analytical and systematic approach to problem‑solving.
* Ability to influence and collaborate across teams to achieve shared objectives.
Accessibility and Inclusive Recruitment
If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.
All roles are subject to a medical questionnaire and further medicals when required. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone.
Pre‑employment checks include a Basic Disclosure Check through a third‑party company and may include a Counter‑Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance depending on the role.
Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
No agencies please.
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