Job Description
WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.
Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.
WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.
Our people are the key to our success. We’re committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.
Why we’re hiring:
WPP is a creative transformation company, helping clients create growth by combining technology and creativity. As one of the world’s largest marketing and advertising services organizations, we are committed to driving innovation and operational excellence across our vast global network.
You will be joining the newly established Automation Support Team within WPP’s Enterprise Technology, Automation & AI department. This is a pivotal time for us as we’re building a dedicated, in-house team to manage, monitor, and optimize our growing portfolio of automation solutions. This team is at the forefront of our digital transformation, ensuring seamless operation and continuous improvement of critical automation capabilities across WPP globally.
You will play a crucial role in solution delivery and the ongoing quality assurance of the Global Automation Operations Centre (AOC) program. Reporting to the QA & Test Automation Manager and supporting Automation product, platform, and delivery teams worldwide, you will ensure our automation projects are rigorously tested and maintained to deliver quantifiable returns.
The AOC is chartered to develop and delivery automation products, support global automation products or projects delivered by Automation delivery teams from around WPP. Our support apparatus gives those teams confidence and freedom to hand over their existing successes and continue innovating.
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for quality and technical excellence? We are looking for a Test Automation Engineer with 3-4 years of experience to join our dedicated QA and test team within the AOC. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, executing, and managing automated regression and functional testing suites using UiPath Test Cloud. You will work closely with developers and stakeholders to ensure the stability of our Power Platform solutions (specifically Model-driven Apps) and custom web applications, playing a vital part in maintaining the integrity of our global automation ecosystem.
What you’ll be doing:
- Test Development & Execution: Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using UiPath Test Cloud to support regression, functional, and integration testing for Model-driven Apps and web applications.
- Framework Management: Contribute to the evolution of the test automation framework, ensuring scripts are scalable, reusable, and aligned with AOC standards.
- Incident Logging & Documentation: Accurately log all defects identified during automated runs, including detailed steps to reproduce, logs, and screenshots into our incident management system.
- First-Line Troubleshooting: Perform diagnostics on failed test cases to determine if issues stem from environment instability, script errors, or genuine application bugs.
- Escalation Management: Effectively communicate critical bugs and blockers to the QA & Test Automation Manager and development teams, providing comprehensive handovers of gathering evidence.
- Collaboration & User Communication: Provide timely updates to stakeholders regarding test coverage, execution status, and release readiness.
- Basic Data Querying: Execute SQL or reporting system queries to perform backend data validation and verify that automation outputs match expected results.
- Documentation Contribution: Maintain and update test plans, test cases, and technical runbooks to ensure the QA knowledge base remains current.
- Support for Deployments: Support the CI/CD pipeline by executing automated “smoke tests” and regression suites during updates, patches, and version upgrades for Power Platform components.
- Performance Tracking: Gather and report on quality metrics, such as pass/fail rates and defect density, to contribute to the continuous improvement of our automation solutions.
What you’ll need:
- Overall experience: 3-4 years in a software testing, QA, or test automation role.
- Core Technical Experience: Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with UiPath (Studio and Test Manager) and the UiPath Test Suite.
- Platform Expertise: Proven experience developing and executing automated tests for Microsoft Power Platform, with a specific focus on Model-driven Apps.
- Web Testing: Solid understanding of web technologies and experience automating testing for web-based applications.
- SQL Knowledge: Basic knowledge of SQL, including the ability to run queries for data validation and understand database structures.
- Incident Management: Proficiency in using tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, or Azure DevOps for defect tracking and task management.
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret test results, identify patterns in failures, and troubleshoot technical blockers.
- Communication: Excellent writing and verbal communication skills; ability to explain technical defects to non-technical stakeholders.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in documentation and a “test-to-fail” mindset to ensure software quality.
- Proactive Attitude: Strong desire to keep pace with the evolving AI and Automation landscape.
- Mandatory Certifications
- UiPath Certified Professional: Software Testing Engineer Professional
- UiPath Certified Advanced Application Developer (UiRPA)
- PL-900: Microsoft Certified Power Platform Fundamentals
- Desirable Certifications
- ISTQB Foundation Level (or equivalent QA certification. At least CAST – Certified Associate in Software Testing (IIST) must be achieved in first 3 months of joining)
Who you are:
You’re open : We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.
You’re optimistic : We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.
You’re extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.
What we’ll give you:
Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.
Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.
Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?
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We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
