Role Title: Lead Automation Test Architect Location: Sheffield Hybrid Remote/Sheffield ; 3 days in office Duration: 11-Dec-26 Rate 600Role Description:At the clients?we''re?redefining Identity and Access Management (IAM) on a global scale?and launching a transformational programme?to?bridge?modern IAM technology?and solutions?with big bank scale and complexity. The IAM Transformation program is?forecast?to be 5 years plus with?significant change?to be designed, planned and implemented globally.?The?transformation encompasses all?aspects?of IAM from Authentication through to elevated access and will cover human and non-human identities. Key ResponsibilitiesCreate an overall testing strategy where the focus is Automation First with minimal manual effort required.Plan, develop, execute, maintain and improve Automated Test Framework and Automated Test Scripts for Web and Graph Database applicationsJenkins pipeline creation and management for running automated tests, generating reports and notifying team about test results to streamline the CI/CD process.Lead, mentor, and manage other engineers within the teamAble to develop and execute test plans, test cases, test data, test scenarios, and other testing related plans and documentation based on the requirements and technical specificationsTest data generationAccurately report and track testing related defects and issues, by writing or automating, effective and thorough bug reports, attend triage meetings and verify bug fixesIden