Joseph Adams

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Automation Test Lead & Test Manager | 21 Years\' QA Experience | Playwright · Cypress · WebdriverIO · CI/CDI build automation frameworks that actually get used — and teams that actually grow.With 21 years across FinTech, LegalTech, GreenTech, Media, Government, and MedTech, I\'ve repeatedly been brought in to solve the same core problem: manual-heavy test processes slowing down delivery. My answer is always the same — scalable, maintainable automation, engineers who understand it, and a quality culture that sticks.What I do: I architect and lead end-to-end test automation strategies using Playwright, Cypress, WebdriverIO, and Selenium across UI, API (REST/GraphQL), and mobile. I integrate those suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) so quality is continuous — not a gate. I\'ve delivered 1,100-test suites running in 35 minutes. I\'ve rebuilt legacy Selenium frameworks in Playwright and cut execution time dramatically. I\'ve led teams of 7, held direct line management, ran appraisals, and mentored engineers from manual testing into automation careers.What makes the difference: I don\'t just write tests — I establish process. Shift-Smart testing principles, TestOps tooling selection, GitFlow-based review workflows, Agile transformation, recruitment and onboarding. I\'ve stood in for Test Managers, driven framework design decisions, and represented quality at the product and stakeholder level. I hold a Certified Scrum Master qualification, ISTQB Foundation certification, and a PgCert in Web Technologies (Distinction).Sectors: FinTech · LegalTech · GreenTech · Media · Government · MedTech · PayrollTools: Playwright · Cypress · WebdriverIO · Selenium · Jenkins · Postman · Appium · REST/GraphQL · TypeScript · JavaScript · Java · PythonOpen to Automation Test Lead and Test Manager roles across any sector. Let\'s talk.