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Automation Test Architect

DXC Technology

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United Kingdom , Any city

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IT-Softwareentwicklung

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DXC Technology is seeking a highly skilled Test Automation Architect to lead the architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise‑scale test automation solutions across UK Public Sector and Government programmes. This role is pivotal in shaping automation strategy, defining technical standards, and ensuring high‑quality, secure, and fully assured test automation within complex, regulated environments. You will work across digital transformation, cloud migration, and legacy modernisation initiatives, designing automation frameworks that support agility, resilience, and long‑term sustainability—while ensuring alignment with public‑sector compliance, DDaT principles, and multi‑supplier delivery landscapes.

Verantwortlichkeiten:

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 (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium, Tosca, UFT) 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
Support governance boards with clear reporting on quality, metrics, technical risks, and automation ROI
Define and enforce quality gates, code review processes, and technical governance controls
Act as the senior technical authority for automation when engaging with client stakeholders, architecture boards, engineering teams, and delivery partners
Manage and guide onshore, nearshore, and offshore automation engineering teams within secure delivery constraints
Govern supplier delivery to ensure compliance with automation standards, frameworks, and contractual quality expectations
Mentor Test Managers, Automation Engineers, SDETs, and junior architects
Contribute to DXC’s testing and automation Centres of Excellence and capability roadmaps
Support pre‑sales, bid work, and client engagements with automation solution design, effort estimation, and technical presentations
Champion innovation and drive the adoption of modern automation tooling, practices, and technologies

Anforderungen:

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)

Wünschenswert:

Familiarity with GDS, DDaT, and government service standards
Experience architecting automation in restricted networks or air‑gapped environments
Proficiency with a broad range of automation tools and programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, TypeScript)
ISTQB Advanced, Test Manager, or Test Automation Engineer certification
Experience working in a consultancy or large‑scale systems integrator environment

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