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Lead Automation Test Architect
£60,000 - 69,600
Capital Court, Windsor Street, Sheffield
£60,000 - 69,600
Requirements
Must:
- Extensive experience within Identity and Access Management
- At least 5 years in a lead automation role with strong coding experience (Java, Playwright, Python, Typescript, Cypher, Scala)
- Deep IAM domain knowledge
- Experience with Policy as code and testing functions and decision points
- Proficiency in Graph and event-driven validation
- Automation-first test experience and layered test architecture
- Risk-based test prioritization expertise
- Familiarity with RBAC / ABAC / ReBAC / PBAC models
- Experience with OPA / Rego policy testing and policy explainability validation
- Skills in REST API automation, API Gateway testing, and Batch ETL testing
- Experience with consumer-driven contract testing, idempotency testing, and replay/reprocessing testing
- Knowledge of Graph data validation (Neo4j) and containerized test execution
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder engagement at all levels
- Experience with a range of automation tools and test tool selection
- Capable of creating an overall test strategy defining approach, environment, scope, risks, and resources
- Familiarity with Agile methodology for delivery
- Understanding of cloud testing approaches, especially GCP, AWS, Azure, and others
- Knowledge of load and stress testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, or similar
- Experience with testing graph database management systems (GDBMS) and Neo4j Basics
- Extensive experience using JIRA and Xephyr tools
- Proficient in executing defined test plans, coordination, tracking, and reporting
- Positive team player within the overall test team
- Exposure to SailPoint IdentityIQ and protocols for data ingestion (SCIM, REST API, LDAP, OIDC)
- Proven team leadership and management abilities
- Experience integrating automation tests into CI/CD pipelines and implementing shift-left testing practices
- Familiarity with Pub Sub and MQ
Responsibilities
- Create an overall testing strategy focused on Automation First
- Plan, develop, execute, maintain, and improve Automated Test Framework and Test Scripts for Web and Graph Database applications
- Manage Jenkins pipeline for running automated tests and generating reports
- Lead, mentor, and manage engineering team members
- Develop and execute test plans, test cases, test data, and test scenarios based on requirements and specifications
- Generate test data and accurately report testing-related defects and issues
- Attend triage meetings and verify bug fixes
- Identify process and application issues and provide suggestions for improvement
- Communicate progress regularly to senior stakeholders and programme leads
- Generate regulatory evidence as needed and ensure FR / NFR traceability
- Identify and collate test entry and exit criteria
- Review test cases for coverage and traceability to requirements/design
- Liaise with business areas and technical leads regarding scenario definitions
- Analyze design documents for testability
- Establish automation testing standards, best practices, and governance frameworks across the organization
Description
We are redefining Identity and Access Management (IAM) on a global scale through a transformational programme that bridges modern technology with complex banking environments. As part of our IAM Transformation program—forecasted for over 5 years—significant changes will be designed, planned, and implemented globally. We offer a hybrid remote working model based in Sheffield, fostering a collaborative environment where innovation thrives. Join our dedicated team and contribute to shaping the future of IAM.
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