Our client is an independent regulatory body that oversees the financial services industry and financial markets in the United Kingdom.

Do you want a job where you can make a real difference? There are few jobs where you can do this for 40 million consumers of financial products, 2 million people who work in the UK Financial Services industry, and the stability of our economy.

Financial markets must be honest, fair and effective so consumers get a fair deal. We work to ensure that these markets work well for individuals, for businesses and for the economy as a whole.

The Opportunity:
As part of the Data, Technology & Innovation (DTI) Division, we are leaders in harnessing the power of data and advanced analytics to transform financial regulation.

In Intelligence and Digital, a subdivision of DTI, we believe in doing things differently.

We believe in collaboration, inclusivity, innovation and using data to be at our best. We place emphasis on curiosity and experimentation. We collaborate widely with other regulators, academics & innovative companies.

Importantly, we believe that people need space to learn and grow and we supply supporting learning programmes and opportunities for all staff.

In our culturally diverse team, everyone is encouraged to be part of the team and put their ideas forward. We strongly value, encourage and support diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We are currently looking for an Automation Test Lead to be part of our exciting new Digital Delivery Hub in Leeds. This is an opportunity to be involved at the beginning of an exciting new initiative within the Digital Delivery Hub and shape the testing strategy for digital delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive test strategies that encompass various testing phases, including unit, integration, system, and acceptance testing
• Spearhead the development and maintenance of automated testing frameworks and scripts, ensuring efficient and effective test execution
• Craft clear and concise test scenarios using Gherkin syntax, ensuring alignment with business requirements and user stories
• Ensure the highest quality of software by implementing rigorous QA processes, including test planning, execution, defect tracking, and management
• Support and mentor team of QA engineers and testers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement in testing practices
• Working closely with the development teams to ingrain Quality engineering principles to optimise cycle time

Key Skills/Experience Required:

• Hands on Automation testing experience with ability to Lead team of Testers
• Experience of establishing test practices within Agile delivery environments
• Has successfully Embedded test driven and test led approaches
• Understands the Test Pyramid and has implemented strategies to avoid Testing Ice Cream Cone
• Significant experience in test automation, continuous integration and continuous delivery
• Experience in use of tools such as Karate, Gherkin, Cucumber Jmeter
• Expert in the principles, methods, techniques and tools for the effective management of the testing process.
• Experience in ensuring business/service continuity and operational resilience Embedded within test frameworks
• Excellent problem solving and team collaboration skills.
• Excellent communicator, able to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and ability to influence

This is a unique opportunity to be a part of an exciting division, if this sounds like the opportunity for you don't hesitate to apply!