Spencer Rose are looking for an experienced Senior Automation Test Engineer/Test Lead who can take end-to-end ownership of testing and help shape the overall quality and automation strategy for our Banking client located in Central London. Start: ASAP Location: City of London - 2 days a week onsite Rate: £(Apply online only) per INSIDE IR35 Duration: 6-12 month contract The ideal candidate should be a strong hands-on automation engineer as well as a technical test leader. They should be capable of taking a project from having limited automation to establishing a robust E2E functional and performance testing framework from scratch, while providing leadership and direction to the wider testing team. Key Responsibilities * Take end-to-end ownership of testing activities, from test planning and strategy through execution, automation and reporting. * Define and shape the overall test strategy, automation approach and quality processes. * Design and build E2E test automation frameworks from scratch covering both functional and performance testing. * Develop, maintain and enhance scalable automation solutions using Playwright. * Drive automation across UI, API and end-to-end testing. * Design and execute performance, load, stress and scalability testing to validate system performance. * Integrate functional and performance automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. * Lead and mentor QA/Test Engineers, providing technical guidance and helping improve automation capability across the team. * Work closely with developers, Product Owners and other stakeholders to ensure quality throughout the delivery lifecycle. * Identify testing risks, dependencies and coverage gaps early in the delivery process. * Drive continuous improvement in testing standards, tools, frameworks and processes. * Actively participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, refinement, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives. Essential Skills & Experience * Extensive hands-on experience in automation testing. * Strong experience in designing and building E2E automation frameworks from scratch. * Extensive hands-on knowledge of Playwright. * Strong experience in API testing and API automation. * Good knowledge and hands-on experience in performance testing, including load, stress and scalability testing. * Experience designing automation frameworks that support both functional and performance testing. * Strong understanding of CI/CD and integrating automated tests into deployment pipelines. * Experience taking complete ownership of testing for a project, product or application. * Previous experience leading, mentoring and providing technical direction to a testing team. * Ability to define and improve test strategy, automation strategy and regression coverage. * Good knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience working within Agile delivery teams. * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders and leadership. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Good to Have * Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) concepts. * Experience testing cloud-based applications, microservices and distributed systems. * Knowledge of performance-testing tools and performance monitoring/analysis. * Experience with cloud-based CI/CD and deployment processes. If available, APPLY NOW, to be reviewed immediately
Senior Automation Test Engineer/Test Lead in London employer: Spencer Rose
At Spencer Rose, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for our Engineering Lead role in the vibrant city of Bristol. Our hybrid work model promotes a healthy work-life balance, while our commitment to innovation and excellence fosters a dynamic work culture that encourages professional growth and collaboration among talented teams. With a focus on mentorship and continuous improvement, we offer unique opportunities for career advancement within the banking sector, making us an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
