automation qa

Leadex Systems provides technology and quality engineering services, currently supporting a large-scale digital transformation program for a UK-based bank.

• Design automation solutions for web, mobile, APIs, and backend services;
• Establish API-first testing practices across distributed systems;
• Drive contract testing and integration testing for service-oriented architecture;
• Introduce performance, resilience, and non-functional testing;
• Improve CI/CD pipelines with reliable automated quality gates;
• Lead and mentor QA Automation Engineers;
• Establish engineering standards and code review practices;
• Hire, coach, and develop high-performing QA talent;
• Partner with Engineering Managers and Architects on technical direction;
• Champion engineering excellence across delivery teams;
• Define and track quality KPIs such as defect escape rate, automation coverage, and mean time to detect;
• Report quality posture to engineering leadership;
• Run risk-based testing prioritization for releases.

• 5+ Years in QA/test automation, with at least 2 years in a lead or architect role;
• Proven experience designing AQA frameworks from scratch across multiple domains;
• Strong API testing skills (REST, SOAP, GraphQL, event-based);
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or equivalent);
• Hands-on experience with mobile test automation (Appium, XCUITest, Espresso, or similar);
• Experience testing Salesforce (Apex tests, Provar, or Copado Robotic Testing);
• Integration/middleware testing experience (MuleSoft or comparable ESB/iPaaS);
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript;
• Ability to build a QA roadmap and defend it to senior stakeholders;
• Experience hiring and growing QA engineers;
• Strong written and verbal communication;
• Nice to have: Experience in banking, fintech, or other regulated financial services, core banking system testing, contract testing, performance/load testing, experience with test observability tooling, familiarity with BDD and working with business analysts on acceptance criteria.

• Competitive compensation package;
• 31 Days of vacation;
• 5 Sick days;
• Sport compensation;
• Support with purchasing necessary equipment;
• Flexible work schedule;
• Direct access to CTO and engineering leadership.