Automation & Risk Specialist

LEVEL 7

We’re looking for an experienced and forward thinking Automation & Risk Specialist to join our IT team, supporting high quality delivery across SAP and non-SAP systems.

This is a full time role with a hybrid working pattern, with the expectation of 2 to 3 days, as and when required in Ansty.

Why you’ll love this role

As an Automation & Risk Specialist, you’ll play a key role in driving automated and risk-based testing activities across a complex technology landscape.

You’ll help improve quality, reduce production incidents, and support continuous improvement through automation, analytics, and smarter test planning.

This is a high impact role where you’ll influence automation strategy, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and work closely with teams across IT delivery, development, and operations.

Lead automation & risk-based testing

• Lead automated and risk-based testing activities across SAP and non-SAP systems


• Design and refine Risk-Based Testing strategies using Tricentis LiveCompare

Develop & maintain automation frameworks

• Integrate LiveCompare outputs into Tosca and Selenium frameworks


• Support automation strategy development and migration of manual scripts into automated testing

Improve quality & reduce incidents

• Manage testing activity following production incidents


• Prioritise fixes, re-tests, and defect prevention activities

Drive continuous improvement

• Support the development of testing standards, metrics, and optimisation plans


• Lead Community of Practice events and continuous improvement initiatives

Lead & collaborate across teams

• Manage and support a team, including direct reports and augmented resources


• Work collaboratively with development teams, architects, analysts, and stakeholders

You’ll be a strong technical specialist with hands on automation experience and a passion for driving quality and continuous improvement.

You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy solving complex testing and delivery challenges.

Experience

• Strong experience designing and implementing test automation strategies


• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks in SAP environments


• Experience leading teams and managing testing resources

Skills

• Strong knowledge of Tricentis Tosca, Selenium, and automation frameworks


• Experience using Tricentis LiveCompare or similar risk-based testing tools


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Ability to manage test backlogs, prioritisation, and defect prevention


• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills