Location: UK (Security Clearance Required) Recruiter: Walter Everett (in partnership with a Global Consultancy)
Walter Everett is partnering with a global consultancy to recruit a highly skilled Automation Consultant. This role involves working on a Government project, so Security Clearance or Eligibility is essential.
Act as a trusted automation advisor to clients.
Advocate for best practices in automation testing.
Provide leadership and mentorship to internal and client teams.
Maintain excellent stakeholder management throughout the project lifecycle.
Promote a shift-left testing approach, integrating testing early in the SDLC.
Work closely with engineering teams to embed automation into development workflows from the start.
Design and build scalable test automation frameworks covering:
Unit testing
Integration testing
UI and end-to-end testing
Tech stack focus: Java, APis
Define and track key quality metrics: defect density, test pass rate, MTTR.
Continuously improve test coverage and overall quality.
Work with cross-functional teams including Software Engineers, Product Owners, and BAs.
Participate in Agile ceremonies: retrospectives, sprint planning, and backlog grooming.
Align test strategies with business and development goals.
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
Align automation practices with DevOps workflows.
Evaluate system designs and identify optimal integration points for automation.
Understand how data flows through enterprise systems to ensure effective test strategies.
Factor in performance, accessibility, security, and compatibility testing into your test strategy.
Strong Java experience and API testing
Experience developing automation frameworks with other tools such as
TypeScript, C#, or Python
Solid grasp of OOP principles, including
Agile & Consultancy Experience
Strong Agile experience in cross-functional environments.
Comfortable working directly with clients to define test strategies and deliverables.
Ensure comprehensive test coverage.
Ability to assess and assure test quality.
API/Microservices: Deep experience in back-end and microservice test automation.
UI Testing: Experience with tools like WebdriverIO, Cypress, or Playwright.
Mobile Testing: (Nice to have) Familiarity with Appium or other mobile testing frameworks.
Contract Testing: Knowledge of Pact or similar tools is beneficial.
Familiar with tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins.
Able to design automation strategies that fit within CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with cloud platforms, especially AWS, is a bonus.
You're a detail-oriented Automation Framework Consultant with strong Java skills, you understand both the technical and architectural aspects of software systems and can design tailored automation solutions that fit complex enterprise applications. You're just as comfortable writing clean code as you are leading technical discussions with clients or mentoring junior engineers.
You thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about building robust, maintainable test automation systems that support long-term product quality.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please let us know — we’re here to support you.
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