Quality Engineering Automation LeadPermanent | Hybrid | South Wales£80,000 Bonus Excellent BenefitsCPS Group is excited to partner with a leading global insurance firm, ranked in the top 10 worldwide, as they expand their technology team. We're seeking a Quality Engineering Automation Lead to spearhead automation strategy, develop robust testing frameworks, and champion best practices across the engineering function. This role offers a blend of technical leadership and hands-on delivery-perfect for someone passionate about quality, innovation, and team development.Tech Stack & Experience:Automation Tools: Proficient with Katalon (certified preferred), Selenium, Appium, Cucumber, TestNG, JUnitLanguages: Skilled in Python, Groovy, Java, JavaScriptAPI Testing: Experienced with REST Assured, SOAP, Web APIsDevOps & CI/CD: Strong knowledge of Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Git, MavenTesting Approaches: BDD, continuous testing, performance testing (JMeter)Cloud: Familiar with Azure integration servicesExperience: 10 years in automation, large-scale frameworks, Agile/DevOps teamsKey Responsibilities:Design and maintain robust automation frameworks for UI, API, and performance testingEmbed automated testing in CI/CD pipelines for fast, reliable deliveryPromote automation practices across teams and lead adoptionMentor engineers on tools, techniques, and best practicesDefine and report on test coverage and quality metricsTroubleshoot and optimize failing or inefficient test suitesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to shape automation strategyIf you're ready to lead innovation in test automation and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.Contact: Matt Jacob - CPS Group UKBy applying to this advert you are giving CPS Group (UK) Ltd authority to hold and process your data for this specific role and any other roles we may deem suitable to you over time. We will not pass your data to any third party without your verbal or written permission to do so. All incoming and outgoing calls are recorded for training and compliance purposes. CPS Group (UK) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our new privacy policy can be found here https://company-policies