About the role

  • Test Automation Architect shaping automation strategy and delivering solutions across UK Public Sector and Government programmes. Leading architectural integrity and ensuring compliance within regulated environments.

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Lead shift-left, continuous testing , and integration of automation into CI/CD and DevTestOps pipelines
  • Oversee implementation of automation frameworks across multiple teams and suppliers, ensuring architectural integrity and consistency
  • Evaluate, select, and govern automation tooling 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

Requirements

  • 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
  • Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and technical leadership skills
  • Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC)

Benefits

  • Opportunity to architect automation for mission‑critical public services
  • Impactful work on nationally significant digital and technology programmes
  • Access to global automation frameworks, accelerators, and Centres of Excellence
  • Career development pathways including advanced training and certifications
  • Competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working arrangements

Job title

Automation Test Architect

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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