Test Automation Lead

Build better automation, shape how quality is delivered, and grow fast doing it. 

• Lead automation strategy across varied, high-impact client technology programmes. 

• Access world-class training, certifications, mentoring and coaching. 

• Work flexibly in an inclusive team that values fun. 

What will your typical day look like? 

As an Automation Test Lead in our Technology Consulting practice, you will help clients deliver quality technology solutions that create genuine business value. You will work closely with Test Managers, developers, functional testers and client stakeholders to define automation scope, set priorities, and build practical approaches that improve speed, stability and coverage. 

Your day might involve setting up or enhancing automation frameworks, developing and reviewing test scripts, and supporting CI/CD integration and reporting. You will analyse failures, spot gaps and risks, and turn results into clear insights for the wider team. You will also guide other automation testers and explore how AI and agentic tools can improve test design, execution and quality outcomes. 

About the team 

You will join Deloitte’s growing Technology Consulting practice, working with a diverse team delivering innovative platform solutions for clients across a range of industries. It is a collaborative, supportive environment where you can build deep technical expertise while accelerating your career. 

Enough about us, let's talk about you. You may have all or some of the following skills / experiences:  

- 3+ years of experience in test automation 

- Hands-on experience with tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Karate, RestAssured, Postman,   WebdriverIO, Appium, UiPath or similar 

- Experience setting up or contributing to automation frameworks from scratch 

- Experience developing automated tests across UI, API, integration, system, end-to-end or regression testing 

- Experience with Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python or similar 

- Experience using Git, Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jenkins, Bamboo or similar 

- Experience reviewing automation code and guiding others to improve quality 

- Ability to define automation standards, coverage and priorities 

- Experience analysing automation results, defects, flaky tests and environment issues 

- Familiarity with Agile and/or hybrid delivery environments 

Why Deloitte? 

At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We're always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.  

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone's perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong.  

We value in-person connection with our clients and our colleagues. We offer several ways for you to work flexibly so that you can serve your clients, stay connected with your team, and manage your personal priorities.   

We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package.  

Next Steps 

Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now, we'd love to hear from you!