Test Automation Lead

at  Two Circles

Role: Test Automation Lead
Office: London
Basis: Hybrid, 2 days a week
Two Circles is a global sports agency. We drive growth for sports properties by delivering deeper connections with fans, through the intelligent use of data and technology.
We work with some of the world’s biggest sports organisations – including the NFL, Premier League, Formula 1, AFL, Wimbledon and UEFA – and have been named Sport Industry Agency of the Year on more than four occasions.
A team of over 700 Two Circlers work from nine offices across the world (London, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Kansas City, Paris, Bern, Cologne, and Melbourne) servicing our expanding international client base.
Data is at the center of our approach - helping clients to get a better understanding of their customers and deliver insights that influence top-level decision-making. From there, we develop digital products and integrate data and technology solutions that grow audiences and revenue across ticketing, participation, sponsorship and media.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As a part of our ongoing growth, we are expanding our software engineering capability and are looking for an experienced Test Automation Lead to join our London office and lead from the front in the technical design and implementation of our test automation strategy.
You will have a proven track record of not just designing but implementing a testing strategy whilst solving complex engineering problems. We are looking for a team player who is able to mentor and upskill other engineers whilst setting the bar for best practice.
If this sounds like you, then let’s talk!

REQUIREMENTS

Your Skills

• Work closely with Engineering Managers, Engineering Leads and Product Managers to understand problems and define technical scope for global sports properties.
• You will be hands on, designing, building and delivering testing strategies and solutions for clients whilst encompassing and establishing best practice in coding standards for test automation.
• Designing frameworks to help streamline the creation of acceptance and testing criteria.
• Leading and influencing the design of software architecture both in house and alongside clients.
• You will be active in the hiring of other Software Engineers whilst helping refine and improve the process.
• Being an advocate for developer experience and a keen interest in continually improving it.
• Encouraging a blameless culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• This is a hybrid role where you are expected to be in our London office for 2 days a week and occasionally travel to client offices in London and EMEA .