Automation Test Lead

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VN-22251

Permanent

London

Competitive

10 June 2022

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We're looking for a new Test Automation Analyst to join our team. This person will be responsible for developing, configuring and executing automated tests, as well as managing and maintaining the test automation framework.

You will help define coding standards and working practices, ensuring that automation tests are written to the required standard and are aligned to the overall test automation strategy.

You'll be delivering test automation for a diverse range of projects and systems, the analyst will work closely with other test and development professionals, as well as SMEs from the wider business. And serving as champions for the discipline, ensuring that test automation is utilised effectively to reduce delivery timescales and safeguard software quality, aligned to DevOps practices where possible.

  • Delivering test automation tasks for multiple concurrent work-streams, adhering to defined standards and aligned to the test automation strategy.
  • Ensuring that the automation framework is functional and fit-for-purpose, with all software components kept up to date.
  • Proactively collaborating with stakeholders at all levels, to ensure that automation tests are developed aligned to user stories and the appropriate test approach.
  • Researching emerging trends and technologies in the test automation field, facilitating continuous improvement in the discipline and driving forward the test automation strategy.
  • Providing clear, concise reporting for test automation progress, results and coverage, ensuring that Test Managers, Project Managers and other stakeholders are empowered with the required information.
  • Coaching and mentoring other test professionals in the area of test automation (technical and conceptual aspects), to develop their skills and expertise, and to enhance the capability of the automation discipline.
  • Seeking opportunities to utilise test automation more effectively, to maximise the value offered by the discipline and to facilitate the application of DevOps and Agile practices.

 

  • Someone with a full understanding of a variety of test analysis techniques and their implementation
  • Working knowledge of Agile and Scrum & Test Driven Development
  • Knowledge of Automation Tool sets
  • A good knowledge of BDD, TDD, and automation tool sets and different test process and methodologies
  • Good analytical and problem solving skills
  • The ability to work as part of a test team, scrum team or project team and a good understanding of the different drivers and needs of customers, distributors and partners as well as those of a Scrum Team
  • An excellent understanding of automation tool sets and different test processes and methodologies.
  • Some strong experience of test automation and automation strategy.
  • Experience in automation tools like Selenium, Cucumber and Protractor, Winium for legacy applications, and continuous integration tools like Jenkins and GitHub.
  • Experience in coaching/training and mentoring junior members of automation teams.
  • Experience using Test Management tools to manage test execution and reporting specifically JIRA and XRay plugins.
  • Experience of working as part of a QA/test team is essential
  • Able to demonstrate supportive, communicative and collaborative approach to working in a team
  • Previous automation team leadership, coaching or people management experience is desirable.
  • ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst certification 

Whatever your role, we reward ability, performance and attitude with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Our employees have a wide range of benefits including a generous pension scheme, life assurance, 25 days’ holiday, private medical insurance, discretionary performance related bonuses, paid overtime, a variety of share schemes, discounts at both a huge range of high street stores and our own great products. Your hard work will be rewarded when you join us.

 

About L&G

As a company, to be one of the world's largest Asset Managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurances brands, we are diverse by our very nature. And we're a company that wants to use our diversity and influence to make society better in the long term - for everyone. To do this we need to be a company that welcomes everyone, where everyone can succeed. That means we're committed to building an inclusive culture in L&G where we can all perform at our best, no matter who we are, what we do or where we do it. So whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever your story, we'd love to hear from you.

About the business area

From HR and Digital teams through to Group Finance, Risk and Corporate Comms – our Group function support our businesses across the UK and abroad. Delivering essential services and activities that have a real impact on our business and our customers lives, we enable our people to do what they do best, contributing to delivering a great customer service, profitability and strategic growth.

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.

Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? We’re aware that candidates, especially women, can be put off from applying for a job unless they tick every box, or candidates who are parents or have other caring responsibilities may not think they can achieve the flexibility they need. If this is you, we’re keen to connect; and whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not apply?

 

How to find out more

If you’d like more information about this opportunity please contact Loren Roots at loren.higgins@landg.com (https://www.linkedin.com/in/loren-roots/). Please note direct applications via email cannot be accepted for this role; only applications submitted through our careers website will be considered.

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About L&G

As a company, to be one of the world's largest Asset Managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurances brands, we are diverse by our very nature. And we're a company that wants to use our diversity and influence to make society better in the long term - for everyone. To do this we need to be a company that welcomes everyone, where everyone can succeed. That means we're committed to building an inclusive culture in L&G where we can all perform at our best, no matter who we are, what we do or where we do it. So whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever your story, we'd love to hear from you.

About the business area

From HR and Digital teams through to Group Finance, Risk and Corporate Comms – our Group function support our businesses across the UK and abroad. Delivering essential services and activities that have a real impact on our business and our customers lives, we enable our people to do what they do best, contributing to delivering a great customer service, profitability and strategic growth.

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.

Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? We’re aware that candidates, especially women, can be put off from applying for a job unless they tick every box, or candidates who are parents or have other caring responsibilities may not think they can achieve the flexibility they need. If this is you, we’re keen to connect; and whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not apply?

 

How to find out more

If you’d like more information about this opportunity please contact Loren Roots at loren.higgins@landg.com (https://www.linkedin.com/in/loren-roots/). Please note direct applications via email cannot be accepted for this role; only applications submitted through our careers website will be considered.