Automation QA Lead

October 11, 2026

Hybrid

Lead

London, England, UK

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Mandatory office attendance

Description

An Automation QA Lead will drive quality assurance initiatives and shape the future of automation processes across mobile, web, API and microservices platforms. The role covers framework architecture, tooling strategy, mentoring engineers and ensuring products meet high standards of quality and performance. This is a hybrid position based in London with three mandatory office days per week.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of robust, scalable and maintainable test automation frameworks
Support the Test Automation Manager in defining strategic roadmaps for automation projects aligned with business objectives
Evaluate, implement and optimize test tooling, including AI-assisted solutions, to support continuous integration and delivery
Collaborate with QA teams, QA leadership and Development teams to streamline testing procedures and align automation strategy
Mentor a team of test automation engineers across mobile, web, API and microservices platforms
Ensure automation guidelines are followed, providing feedback and suggestions for improvement
Drive continuous improvement in automation architecture, tooling adoption and coding standards
Perform code and build reviews, encourage knowledge sharing and technical upskilling
Produce documentation and diagrams to communicate automation strategies effectively
Manage automation infrastructure, including on-premises labs, cloud platforms and third-party tools
Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives through workshops, presentations and demos
Stay current with emerging automation technologies and industry trends

Requirements

Crafting, assembling and integrating test automation frameworks using Selenium, Appium, TestRail and API automation solutions
Leading complex multi-team testing initiatives in fast-paced agile environments
Integrating automation within cloud-based CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps
Familiarity with database or microservices testing
Experience with new technologies such as AI/ML within projects
Proficiency in programming or scripting languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, C# or similar
Demonstrated experience in a technical leadership capacity with capability to guide and enhance team members' skills
Completion of a bachelor's degree in a technical area or an equivalent level of practical experience
ISTQB or ISEB Advanced level certification
Familiarity with LangSmith, DeepEval, Ragas, Promptfoo or similar tools
Experience with Agentic workflows, RAG applications or AI evaluation pipelines
Cloud certification (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Track record of successful automation initiatives
Experience with contract testing
Experience in game development and mobile gaming industry, preferably Unity mobile applications
Knowledge of security testing guidelines in cloud environments
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (New Relic, Prometheus, ELK stack) and advanced reporting

Conditions

Hybrid role with mandatory requirement to work from the office three days per week
Willingness to travel if needed to offshore teams approximately 5 days per year
Annual bonuses and incentives may be eligible depending on role and location
Health and wellbeing benefits, paid time off, retirement plans and insurance coverage
Compensation determined by skills, experience, qualifications and location, discussed during recruitment

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