QE Automation Lead

Quality Engineering Automation Lead

Permanent | Hybrid | Midlands

£75,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

CPS Group is excited to partner with a leading financial services company as it expands its 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: Sam John – CPS Group