About the roleThe Test Automation Lead is responsible for influencing and shaping the effective execution of the Quality Engineering test automation strategy. Ensuring the value of automation is clear and realised, ultimately driving an ‘automation-first’ mindset across the test practice and aligning it to local, and enterprise level business strategy. A technical strategist at heart, you’ll help our portfolios to develop their own automation testing approach and guidelines, you’ll manage and facilitate all test automation initiatives, from conception and design through to implementation across multiple teams, as well as overseeing the ongoing review of automation coverage across our heritage and digital platforms ensuring a consistent approach and reducing duplication of tests where necessary.Given the level of expertise required for the role, you will also be responsible for supporting the Quality Engineering practice to foster a culture of test automation through supporting the Practice management with the development of training, career journeys and development plans. This is a leadership role as defined by the Coventry’s leadership capability framework. In the teams that you work in and/or manage you will create an inclusive environment where people feel safe to speak up, voice concerns and suggest ideas. You will seek input from others in order to test assumptions, challenge thinking and bring in new perspectives.
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