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Head of QA and Test Automation

Tower Bridge, East London💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-26 → 2026-08-07

Core

Lead global Quality Engineering and Test Automation strategy to enable confidence, scalability, and innovation across digital products and platforms.

Role type

Head of QA and Test Automation

Builds

Scalable test strategies, automation frameworks (front-end, API, end-to-end), and a high-performing QA function.

Domain

Digital experiences, travel, financial services, retail

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure

Required skills

QA and Test Automation strategy, SDET leadership, modern automation frameworks (Playwright, Cypress, contract/API testing), TypeScript, scalable test design, team building, performance and reliability testing

Preferred skills

Performance testing tools (k6, JMeter), coaching and mentoring, inclusive team culture

Technologies

Playwright, Cypress, TypeScript, k6, JMeter

Responsibilities

Define end-to-end QA and Test Automation strategy; Build and grow a diverse team of SDETs and QA professionals; Partner with Engineering, Product, and Delivery to design for quality; Shape automation frameworks across front-end, API, and end-to-end layers; Provide insight on release readiness, risk, and quality metrics; Develop a community of practice; Transform testing culture from gatekeeping to enablement.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC leader

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