Define, own, and continuously evolve the enterprise test automation architecture across programmes
Design scalable, maintainable, and secure automation frameworks for UI, API, performance, and end‑to‑end testing
Establish automation patterns, standards, and best practices suitable for restricted and high‑assurance environments
Oversee implementation of automation frameworks across multiple teams and suppliers, ensuring architectural integrity and consistency
Evaluate, select, and govern automation tooling (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium, Tosca, UFT) based on technical, security, and public‑sector constraints
Develop and optimise test automation accelerators, utilities, and reusable components
Provide hands-on architectural support, troubleshooting, and technical direction to engineering teams
Ensure automation solutions adhere to UK government security standards, audit requirements, and DDaT/GDS guidance
Produce authoritative documentation including automation strategies, architecture blueprints, technical design documents, and assurance reports
Act as the senior technical authority for automation when engaging with client stakeholders, architecture boards, engineering teams, and delivery partners
Mentor Test Managers, Automation Engineers, SDETs, and junior architects

Extensive experience as a Test Automation Architect, Senior Test Manager, or Technical Test Lead in complex and regulated environments
Deep hands‑on expertise in designing and implementing enterprise test automation frameworks
Strong knowledge of public‑sector delivery, governance, and secure-system constraints
Proven track record embedding automation into Agile, SAFe, Waterfall, and hybrid deliveries
Understanding of secure CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and cloud‑based delivery models
Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).
Familiarity with GDS, DDaT, and government service standards
Experience architecting automation in restricted networks or air‑gapped environments
Proficiency with a broad range of automation tools and programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, TypeScript)
ISTQB Advanced, Test Manager, or Test Automation Engineer certification
Experience working in a consultancy or large‑scale systems integrator environment

Automation Test Architect

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