QA Automation Engineer - London

Role: Quality Automation Engineer

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- LondonLocations: 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. About AccentureAccenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services.

With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person.

Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity.

Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live.

It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEOOur teamAccenture Software & Platform Engineering team is over 1,000 people strong and provides end-to-end product engineering solutions which deliver tangible value, fast.

We bring together an obsession for technical excellence with agility and scale, to help clients move from project to product at speed.We work with clients in every sector.

They range from scale-ups through to national and international blue-chip names and public sector organisations.

Our teams routinely work on products that are used by millions of people.We offer an exciting career working in a vibrant environment, with access to training and a global network of experts.

As part of our Next Gen Engineering team, you’ll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job.The RoleWe’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 DoLead, mentor, and manage a QE automation team day-to-day, enabling them to deliver independentlyOwn client relationships – from discovery and strategy through to delivery and stakeholder reportingConduct test automation analysis and deliver improvement roadmaps for clientsArchitect and build scalable test automation frameworks and scripts (JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, or C#)Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines and cloud environmentsLeverage GenAI tools such as Playwright with MCP, GitHub Copilot, and Claude in day-to-day engineeringContribute to our internal QE community – share knowledge, shape standards, and help grow the practiceWhat We’re Looking ForExperience in defining and implementing modern Quality Engineering practices including test automation.Experience leading or mentoring a Quality engineering automation teamProficiency in at least one OOP language: JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, or C#.Comfortable with CI/CD pipelines and cloud environmentsStrong client-facing and communication skills – you can translate technical complexity for any audienceA collaborative, egoless approach and a passion for improving quality, productivity, and software deliveryAdaptable to change – as consultants we flex roles and stacks to get the best outcomes for our clientsNice to HaveHands-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 StatementWe believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. xwzovoh  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.#LI-EU