Head of Automation Testing
On site
London, United Kingdom
£ 80,000 / year
Full Time
26-02-2025
Job Specifications
About Us:
We are an innovative engineering AI Soltions organization dedicated to delivering high-quality software solutions across our three value streams. We are looking for an experienced Test Manager to lead the creation, implementation, and optimization of our testing processes, with a strong focus on Automation and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD). This role will ensure that our testing efforts align with our goals of shifting quality left, streamlining our processes, and building a sustainable, scalable testing function across our teams.Role Overview:
As a Test Manager, you will be responsible for leading the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of our quality assurance efforts. With a focus on Automation and BDD, you will guide our teams in building robust test suites, establishing effective testing practices, and driving the adoption of automated testing within the CI/CD pipeline. This role will involve hands-on leadership, mentoring, and support to ensure that quality is integrated throughout the software development life cycle while mitigating the risks of over-reliance on specific team members.Key Responsibilities:
Define and Lead Test Strategy:
Develop and lead the implementation of a comprehensive test strategy, with a strong emphasis on BDD and test automation.
Establish and drive shift-left testing practices to catch defects early in the development life cycle.
Create a robust test automation framework, including tools, processes, and standards, to be used across multiple development teams and value streams.
Manage and oversee the integration of automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure efficient, continuous delivery.
Team Leadership and Development:
Lead and mentor a growing team of QA engineers, fostering a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Provide guidance on BDD, automated testing, and best practices for writing effective, maintainable test scripts.
Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure testing efforts are aligned with business goals and user requirements.
Collaboration and Process Integration:
Work closely with cross-functional teams to define acceptance criteria and ensure test coverage is complete and accurate.
Ensure that testing is integrated into sprint planning, development, and deployment cycles, with effective communication across teams.
Provide ongoing support for teams in establishing best practices and overcoming challenges related to test automation and quality assurance.
Continuous Improvement and Innovation:
Continuously evaluate and improve testing tools, frameworks, and methodologies to stay aligned with evolving industry trends and best practices.
Identify gaps in testing coverage, tools, or processes and implement solutions to address them.
Encourage the adoption of new technologies and approaches that improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and maintainability of the testing function.
Quality Assurance Metrics and Reporting:
Define and track key quality metrics (eg, test coverage, defect leakage, automation effectiveness) to measure the success and impact of the QA efforts.
Provide regular reports and updates to senior management and stakeholders on the progress and health of the testing function.
Cross-Team Support and Knowledge Sharing:
Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration, enabling teams to learn from each other and continuously improve.
Organize and lead regular training sessions, workshops, and knowledge-sharing events on BDD and test automation best practices.
Key Requirements:
Experience:
Proven experience as a Test Manager or Lead QA Engineer with a strong focus on test automation and BDD.
Strong background in Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) using tools like Cucumber, SpecFlow, Behave, or similar.
Hands-on experience in leading the adoption and integration of automated testing in CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with test automation frameworks, tools, and Scripting languages (eg, Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, etc.).
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