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Leighton • London, England, United Kingdom
Role & seniority
Stack / tools
Test automation: Cypress, Playwright
Languages / platforms: TypeScript, NodeJS
Cloud / infra: AWS Lambda, EC2
targets: web applications, REST APIs
Testing focus: performance testing, test automation frameworks
Top 3 responsibilities
Develop and implement test automation strategies (Cypress/Playwright) and advance current processes
Transition from manual testing to fully automated pipelines for web apps and REST APIs
Lead, govern, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive scalable automation and project transformation
Must-have skills
Proven experience with Cypress and Playwright automation
TypeScript proficiency; experience with performance testing
Knowledge of NodeJS; familiarity with AWS Lambda and EC2
Strong ability to build, maintain, and evolve test scripts and frameworks
Excellent stakeholder engagement, governance, and collaborative skills
Self-driven, able to work independently and with teams
Nice-to-haves
Deeper AWS experience and cloud-native testing approaches
Additional test automation tools or frameworks; openness to new ideas
Experience leading QA teams or automation programs
Location & work type
Location and work type not specified; flexible hours listed
Employer offers competitive package, pension, holiday options, and continuous personal development
Notes
Leighton: 33 years and counting. Experienced and agile. Trusted by some of the world’s biggest brands. We develop and deliver custom software. We use technology to make money, save money, create efficiencies, integrate systems, solve problems. To help our customers thrive. We have a pool of talent. To manage projects. Test to high standards. Create user experiences for every type of user. We include, include, include. Our service is personal. We know your name. We can do amazing things with tech. We’ve got the talent. We decide what’s best for our customer together.
Our Values
The Leighton culture defines how we do business and how we interact with our colleagues and customers. It makes us unique and provides us with a competitive advantage
We act with honesty and truth, always! We collaborate to bring our purpose to life in a caring and supportive We nurture our amazing people to be the best version of themselves Passionate about what we do, proud of what we achieve Our curiosity inspires the amazing
The Role
We are seeking experienced QA Lead/Manager to join our expanding team. You will contribute to developing and implementing test automation strategies, primarily using Cypress and Playwright. This role involves evaluating and advancing the current test automation processes across web applications and REST APIs, transitioning from manual methods to fully automated pipelines. If you are passionate about scalable automation and are ready to lead a transformative project, we’d love to hear from you.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Proven experience in Cypress and Playwright test automation. Proficiency in TypeScript and experience with Performance Testing and familiarity with NodeJS, AWS Lambda and EC2 Services knowledge and exposure Strong understanding of test automation frameworks and the ability to build and maintain scripts from the ground up Excellent stakeholder engagement, management, and governance skills. Self-driven with a strong sense of passion and drive, able to work independently and collaboratively.
Behaviours
An open and genuine communicator Able to take responsibility for your actions Always learning and wanting to improve Takes responsibility for own development Love what you do Value and support your team Embrace who you are Open minded and willing to explore new ideas
What We Offer
We value our team and to attract exceptional people, we offer an excellent package! In 2024 we were recognised for a second year running as one of the Best Workplaces in Tech by Great Place To Work UK, the global authority on workplace culture.