Automation Test Architect
DXC Technology
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: United Kingdom
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About the role
- Define, own, and continuously evolve the enterprise test automation architecture across programmes
- Design scalable, maintainable, and secure automation frameworks for UI, API, performance, and end‑to‑end testing
- Establish automation patterns, standards, and best practices suitable for restricted and high‑assurance environments
- Lead shift-left, continuous testing , and integration of automation into CI/CD and DevTestOps pipelines
- Oversee implementation of automation frameworks across multiple teams and suppliers, ensuring architectural integrity and consistency
- Evaluate, select, and govern automation tooling based on technical, security, and public‑sector constraints
- Develop and optimise test automation accelerators, utilities, and reusable components
- Provide hands-on architectural support, troubleshooting, and technical direction to engineering teams
- Ensure automation solutions adhere to UK government security standards, audit requirements, and DDaT/GDS guidance
- Produce authoritative documentation including automation strategies, architecture blueprints, technical design documents, and assurance reports
- Act as the senior technical authority for automation when engaging with client stakeholders, architecture boards, engineering teams, and delivery partners
Requirements
- Extensive experience as a Test Automation Architect , Senior Test Manager, or Technical Test Lead in complex and regulated environments
- Deep hands‑on expertise in designing and implementing enterprise test automation frameworks
- Strong knowledge of public‑sector delivery, governance, and secure-system constraints
- Proven track record embedding automation into Agile, SAFe, Waterfall, and hybrid deliveries
- Understanding of secure CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and cloud‑based delivery models
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and technical leadership skills
- Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC)
Benefits
- Opportunity to architect automation for mission‑critical public services
- Impactful work on nationally significant digital and technology programmes
- Access to global automation frameworks, accelerators, and Centres of Excellence
- Career development pathways including advanced training and certifications
- Competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
test automation architectureautomation frameworksUI testingAPI testingperformance testingend-to-end testingautomation toolingtest automation acceleratorstechnical directiondocumentation
Soft Skills
communicationstakeholder engagementtechnical leadership
Certifications
UK Security Clearance (SC)