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About the Role

This role is responsible for managing test automation within the Technology Directorate, focusing on RTGS - CORE.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain test automation frameworks and scenarios.
Perform functional testing, system testing, system integration testing, end-to-end testing, API testing, and UI testing.
Analyze test results, identify defects or bottlenecks, and recommend improvements.
Write automated tests covering system testing, functional testing, end-to-end testing, API testing, security testing, and UI testing.
Identify automation improvements and performance bottlenecks.
Work with developers and system architects to implement test-script enhancements.
Lead or manage a team of approximately 8 to 10 test automation engineers.
Coach and mentor team members.
Support timely defect resolution with senior test management and product teams.
Contribute to test strategies and define process improvements.
Support recruitment activities.
Contribute to a Performance Test Strategy.
Design or execute performance tests within an existing maintenance test pack.
Generate queries for Tableau reporting.

Requirements

8 to 10 years of hands-on test automation experience using recognized automation tools.
Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining test automation frameworks and scenarios.
Practical experience in functional testing, system testing, system integration testing, end-to-end testing, API testing, and UI testing.
Strong understanding of testing methodologies, tools, and techniques.
Ability to analyze test results, identify defects or bottlenecks, and recommend improvements.
Strong analytical skills and ability to learn complex business processes involving multiple integrated systems.
Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with developers, architects, product teams, and senior test management.
Experience working in a hands-on automation engineering role.
Strong hands-on experience using the Karate framework.
Experience writing automated tests covering system testing, functional testing, end-to-end testing, API testing, security testing, and UI testing.
Ability to design, implement, maintain, and refactor automated test scenarios and frameworks.
Experience identifying automation improvements and performance bottlenecks.
Ability to work with developers and system architects to implement test-script enhancements.
Experience leading or managing a team of approximately 8 to 10 test automation engineers.
Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
Ability to work with senior test management and product teams to support timely defect resolution.
Experience contributing to test strategies and defining process improvements.
Ability to support recruitment activities alongside the leadership team.
Experience with API-testing tools such as SOAP UI and Postman.
Knowledge of middleware or message-queuing technologies, including Kafka, IBM MQ, and ACE.
Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python and JavaScript.
Experience or knowledge of security-testing and vulnerability-scanning tools, including SonarQube, Fortify, Twistlock, and Xray.
Understanding of security testing within automated test delivery.
Experience with Eggplant Functional.
Experience with performance-testing tools: JMeter, LoadRunner.
Knowledge of application monitoring or scheduling tools such as Control-M.
Knowledge of Oracle Database architecture.
Broad knowledge of software architecture and related technologies, including XBRL, HTML, VB, .NET, XML, Java, Web Services, SOA, SOAP, Unix/Linux, SAP, Oracle, SQL, SharePoint.
Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or another relevant discipline.
ISTQB, ISQI, or ISEB Foundation-level qualification.
Employment is subject to National Security Vetting clearance (6-12 weeks post offer) and passing additional Bank security checks.
Ability to complete the 'work history' section and answer all application questions fully.

Skills

Test Automation
Framework Design
Functional Testing
System Testing
System Integration Testing
End-to-End Testing
API Testing
UI Testing
Testing Methodologies
Test Analysis
Defect Identification
Performance Bottleneck Analysis
Analytical Skills
Communication Skills
Collaboration Skills
Karate Framework
Security Testing
Team Leadership
Coaching
Mentoring
Test Strategy Development
Process Improvement
Recruitment Support
SOAP UI
Postman
Kafka
IBM MQ
ACE
Python
JavaScript
SonarQube
Fortify
Twistlock
Xray
Eggplant Functional
JMeter
LoadRunner
Control-M
Oracle Database Architecture
Tableau Reporting
XBRL
HTML
VB
.NET
XML
Java
Web Services
SOA
SOAP
Unix/Linux
SAP
Oracle
SQL
SharePoint

Location

Leeds
London

Work Type

Permanent
Full Time
Hybrid (minimum 50% in office from Oct 2026)

Experience Level

8 to 10 years of hands-on test automation experience
Experience leading or managing a team of approximately 8 to 10 test automation engineers

Education Level

Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or another relevant discipline
ISTQB, ISQI or ISEB Foundation-level qualification

Salary/Compensations

Leeds: £49,360 - £55,530
London: £54,800 - £61,650

Benefits

Non-contributory, career average pension (1/80th annual salary per year, option to increase to 1/65th or decrease to 1/105th)
Discretionary performance award
8% benefits allowance (can be taken as salary or flexible benefits)
26 days’ annual leave (option to buy up to 12 additional days)
Private medical insurance
Income protection
Flexible working, part time working and job share arrangements

About the Company

The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion.
The Bank plays a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability.
The Bank is working hard to build an inclusive culture.
The Bank celebrates all forms of diversity.
The Bank is a member of the Disability Confident Scheme.

Equal Opportunity

The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion.
We want all colleagues to feel valued and respected.
We're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work.
We celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status.
We believe that it’s by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we’ll continue to make the best decisions for the public.
We welcome applications from individuals who work flexibly, including job shares and part time working patterns.
We've partnered with external organisations to support us in making adjustments for candidates and employees in the recruitment process where they're needed.
We're proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme.