Quality Engineering Automation LeadPermanent | Hybrid | Midlands£75,000 + Bonus + Excellent BenefitsCPS 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 teamsKey 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 strategyIf you're ready to lead innovation in test automation and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.Contact: Sam John - CPS GroupBy applying to this advert you are giving CPS Group (UK) Ltd authority to hold and process your data for this specific role and any other roles we may deem suitable to you over time. We will not pass your data to any third party without your verbal or written permission to do so. All incoming and outgoing calls are recorded for training and compliance purposes. CPS Group (UK) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our new privacy policy can be found here https://company-policies
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CPS Group
Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 3TB
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- CPS Group is seeking a Quality Engineering Automation Lead for a leading Financial Services Company in the Midlands, offering a salary of £75,000 plus bonuses and excellent benefits.
- The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automation, large-scale frameworks, and Agile/DevOps teams.
- Responsibilities include designing and maintaining automation frameworks, embedding automated testing in CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring engineers on best practices.
- Proficiency in automation tools such as Katalon, Selenium, and experience with programming languages like Python and Java are required.
- This hybrid role combines technical leadership with hands-on delivery, perfect for someone passionate about quality and innovation.
