Job Description
Quality Engineering Automation Lead
Permanent | Hybrid | South Wales
£80,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
CPS Group is excited to partner with a leading Financial Services Company as they expand their technology team. We’re seeking a Quality Engineering Automation Lead to spearhead automation strategy, develop robust testing frameworks, and champion best practices across the engineering function. This role offers a blend of technical leadership and hands-on delivery—perfect for someone passionate about quality, innovation, and team development.
Tech Stack & Experience:
- Automation Tools: Proficient with Katalon (certified preferred), Selenium, Appium, Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit
- Languages: Skilled in Python, Groovy, Java, JavaScript
- API Testing: Experienced with REST Assured, SOAP, Web APIs
- DevOps & CI/CD: Strong knowledge of Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Git, Maven
- Testing Approaches: BDD, continuous testing, performance testing (JMeter)
- Cloud: Familiar with Azure integration services
- Experience: Extensive experience within automation, large-scale frameworks, Agile/DevOps teams
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and maintain robust automation frameworks for UI, API, and performance testing
- Embed automated testing in CI/CD pipelines for fast, reliable delivery
- Promote automation practices across teams and lead adoption
- Mentor engineers on tools, techniques, and best practices
- Define and report on test coverage and quality metrics
- Troubleshoot and optimize failing or inefficient test suites
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape automation strategy
If you’re ready to lead innovation in test automation and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact: Matt Jacob - CPS Group UK