The role resides in the Quality Assurance and Test team and is positioned within the SAP platform team, reporting into the Product & Platform QA and Test Manager. This is both a lead and hands on position and the purpose of the role is to help ensure quality outcomes that are aligned with our business strategy, specifically focussing on all SAP systems and integrated App's interfaces for DLA Piper's Finance and HR systems automation. Given this is a Senior Automation role, you will bring a high level of experience in all activities associated with the Quality Assurance and Test Lifecycle, with relevant and up to date testing techniques and tool knowledge. Experience will be across SAP ecosystems, and include a deep proficiency in Jira, Test & test automation tools, which is critical to us supporting quality given the rate of change. The role is responsible for championing quality, representing the needs and expectations of the business at all points and taking an appropriate approach to assurance to enable successful change. Ensure optimal approach to assurance and testing is takenEnsure rapid delivery is supported through test automation, test tools and best practisesEnsure quality needs and expectations are met, including functional and non-functional requirementsEnsuring stakeholders have access to relevant quality information when needed, to support effective decision makingMain duties and responsibilitiesThe opportunity offers empowerment and autonomy, whilst providing a committed and supportive network, aligned in our values, with a strong sense of team. QA & Test Lifecycle – Lead end-to-end quality assurance across SAP S/4HANA, SuccessFactors, Concur and integrated applications, covering strategy, planning, automation, execution and reportingQuality Strategy & Governance – Shape test strategies, standards and best practices to support successful change, release and business outcomesTools & Quality Engineering – Provide SME leadership on quality engineering tools and frameworks, including Tosca, Jira, Xray and qTest, driving consistent adoption across SAP CoEAutomation Leadership – Champion an automation-first approach, building and scaling reusable automation frameworks, assets and CI/CD-aligned solutionsTraceability & Insights – Ensure end-to-end traceability from requirements to test outcomes, delivering meaningful quality metrics, reporting and risk visibilityStakeholder Partnership – Build strong relationships across business, IT and third-party partners to drive alignment, manage risk and deliver valueContinuous Improvement – Drive quality, automation and delivery maturity through innovation, standardisation and adoption of best practicesMentoring & Capability Building – Coach and upskill QA and non-QA teams in automation, AI-assisted testing and modern quality engineering practicesAttributes: seeking & creating opportunities to make a differenceProblem solving - Effective collaboration, innovation & being boldTrusted advisor - Specialist & technical experience; researching & presentingAutomation – Competent in building automation framework, scripting, CI/CD pipeline, execution & maintenance of TOSCA/other automation toolsAgile and DevOps – Fluent in both; promoting & demonstrating best practisesMentoring & Capability Building - Coaches and mentors QA and non-QA colleagues in test automation, AI-assisted automation, and quality engineering practices, fostering increased self-service adoption and automation maturity across teamsAssurance – Championing and assuring quality at all levels of the software / product delivery lifecycleTesting – Proficient in all areas of the test lifecycle (including planning, test design, execution, defect management, traceability, supporting UAT)About youMinimum 10-12+ years' experience in Quality Engineering, Test Automation and programme delivery within large enterprise environmentsProven experience across the full QA lifecycle, including test strategy, planning, automation, execution and release managementStrong knowledge of SAP change, transport and release management processesExtensive experience in test automation and CI/CD implementation within complex SAP and integrated enterprise landscapesHands-on expertise with Tosca, Playwright, API automation and other enterprise automation toolsExperience testing complex end-to-end business processes spanning SAP and multiple integrated systemsStrong understanding of integration, interface and API testing across large-scale application ecosystemsProven ability to work collaboratively with IT, business stakeholders, vendors and third-party partnersExcellent communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiencesStrong analytical, problem-solving and quality-focused mindset with attention to detailExtensive experience working in Agile delivery environmentsProficient in Jira/Xray and enterprise test management toolsRelevant certifications such as ISTQB, Test Automation Engineer, Agile or ITIL are desirableDesirables: Test Automation – Expertise in Tosca, Selenium, UFT, Playwright, ACCELQ or similar enterprise automation toolsPerformance Testing – Experience with JMeter or equivalent toolsTest Management – Proficient in ALM, Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow or similar platformsAutomation Leadership – Experience defining automation strategy, frameworks, standards and mentoring teamsProfessional Certifications – ISTQB (Advanced/Test Manager/Automation), ITIL v3/v4 or equivalent industry certificationsAbout usWe're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes. At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify. Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.
Senior Quality Automation Tester in London employer: DLA Piper
DLA Piper is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that fosters collaboration across its global teams. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to continuous professional development opportunities while working in the vibrant city of London, known for its rich legal landscape and multicultural environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact as you navigate complex legal challenges in a supportive and innovative setting.
