Role: Quality Automation Engineer – London
Locations: London (must be willing to travel to client sites throughout the UK on an ad hoc basis)
Salary: Competitive salary and package (Depending on level of experience)
Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application.
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced QE Automation Team Lead to lead a high-performing team, drive client engagements, and build world-class test automation solutions. You’ll work hand-in-hand with clients to define quality strategies, develop automation frameworks, and embed a quality-first culture – all while running the team independently and being a hands-on technical expert.
What You’ll Do
- Lead, mentor, and manage a QE automation team day-to-day, enabling them to deliver independently
- Own client relationships – from discovery and strategy through to delivery and stakeholder reporting
- Conduct test automation analysis and deliver improvement roadmaps for clients
- Architect and build scalable test automation frameworks and scripts (JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, or C#)
- Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments
- Leverage GenAI tools such as Playwright with MCP, GitHub Copilot, and Claude in day-to-day engineering
- Contribute to our internal QE community – share knowledge, shape standards, and help grow the practice
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in defining and implementing modern Quality Engineering practices including test automation.
- Experience leading or mentoring a Quality engineering automation team
- Proficiency in at least one OOP language: JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, or C#.
- Comfortable with CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments
- Strong client-facing and communication skills – you can translate technical complexity for any audience
- A collaborative, egoless approach and a passion for improving quality, productivity, and software delivery
- Adaptable to change – as consultants we flex roles and stacks to get the best outcomes for our clients
Nice to Have
- Hands-on experience with GenAI in a QE context (e.g. Playwright with MCP) and AI-assisted coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude)
What’s in it for you
At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!
Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
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