Lead Test Automation Engineer

About us At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Lead Test Automation Engineer, and find your superpower. We need you! We want to find an innovative, adaptable, and results-oriented Lead Test Automation Engineer for our QA/DevOps Engineering group. This position can be located in Brooklyn, NY, Waltham, MA, Syracuse, NY or Hicksville, NY. If you yearn to be innovative, contribute new ideas, and play a critical part in our IT& Digital organization, we want to hear from you!About the role As a Lead Hands-On Test Automation Engineer, you'll bring deep expertise in test automation, performance testing, and DevOps practices. You'll be both strategic and highly technical, designing, building, and maintaining modern testing solutions while mentoring teams and driving quality across the SDLC. You'll be a strong individual contributor, comfortable writing code and pipelines, owning tooling, and collaborating closely with development, platform, and release teams.What you'll do Act as the technical lead for all testing initiatives: automation, performance, and quality engineering Define and evolve testing strategies, frameworks, standards, and best practices Make tool and architecture recommendations aligned with scalability, security, and CI/CD goals Lead technical design reviews and provide guidance on testability and quality improvements Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks Implement UI and API automation using tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Tricentis (Tosca) and Parasoft Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines Ensure test reliability, maintainability, and fast feedback loops Lead performance testing strategy using NeoLoad Design and execute load, stress, endurance, and scalability tests Analyze results, identify bottlenecks, and work with engineering teams on remediation Automate performance tests within pipelines where feasible Build and maintain CI/CD workflows using GitHub and GitHub Actions Integrate testing, quality gates, and reporting into pipelines Manage test artifacts and dependencies using JFrog (Artifactory) Collaborate with DevOps teams to improve pipeline efficiency and reliability Mentor QA and engineering team members on tools, automation techniques, and DevOps practices Partner with developers, product owners, and platform teams to embed quality early Participate actively in agile ceremonies and release planning About you Strong experience in software testing and quality engineering Strong hands-on automation coding experience Strong programming/scripting skills (Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or similar) API testing experience (REST, JSON, authentication, contracts) Familiarity with cloud-native and containerized environments Working knowledge of Agile / DevOps methodologies Expertise with at least one of the follwoing: Playwright, Selenium, NeoLoad, Tricentis (Tosca), or Parasoft Solid understanding of test automation frameworks, design patterns, and best practices Hands-on experience with GitHub, GitHub Actions and JFrog Artifactory Experience integrating automation and performance testing into pipelines It'd be awesome if you had: Experience leading or transforming QA / Quality Engineering teams Exposure to microservices architectures Experience with test reporting and metrics dashboards Performance tuning experience at scale ISTQB or relevant automation/performance certifications More Information Are you the right fit for this exciting role? You want to learn more about the position and National Grid's ambitious Digital Transformation? Then let's chat! Rewarding work and a collaborative, team-oriented culture are just the beginning. Review our digital benefit guide at ngbenefitslivebrighter.com for full details and descriptions. Our organization follows a hybrid work structure in our service territory (NY & MA and adjacent states) where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration. We work with our employees to foster a flexible work schedule.Salary Dowstate NY $177,000 - $208,000 a year Massachusetts $165,000 - $194,000 a year Upstate NY $148,000 - $173,000 a year National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144. This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience. National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.