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Luke Leggett

@lukeleggett

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I build risk-focused automation that improves release quality across web, desktop, and Android systems.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to improve release quality through hands-on automation, risk-focused testing, technical mentoring and collaboration with developers, analysts and stakeholders.

At Next PLC, I own QA automation across browser-based, Windows desktop and Android workflows, building and maintaining regression coverage with Playwright, TypeScript, Leapwork, Appium/UIAutomator and Req&Roll. I initiated the team’s Playwright approach and create reusable components, while investigating failures across applications, devices, data and environments.

Previously, I developed full-stack and Android operational systems at Next PLC and supported enterprise data-centre monitoring software at EkkoSense. My development background helps me connect code, infrastructure, data and user behaviour to product risk, communicate clear technical evidence, and support confident release decisions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Automation QA Engineer

Current

Next PLC

Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Owns hands-on QA automation across browser-based systems, Windows desktop applications, and Android workflows on Zebra devices. Designs and maintains regression automation using Playwright, Leapwork, Appium, and Req&Roll, and collaborates on framework evolution.

Playwright TypeScript Appium UIAutomator API Testing Database Testing Azure Jira Azure DevOps Fiddler

First Line Product Support

EkkoSense

Feb 2025 - Apr 2025 (2 months)

Supported enterprise data centre monitoring software, investigating customer incidents, reproducing issues, and validating fixes. Completed UAT and regression checks ahead of releases and communicated findings through Jira.

Incident Management UAT Regression Testing Jira

Career Break / Volunteer Teaching Assistant

Asia and Australia

Aug 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 4 months)

Took a planned career break to travel across Asia and Australia, including volunteering in hostels and supporting teachers in Thailand. Assisted children displaced by the Myanmar conflict, strengthening communication and adaptability.

Software Developer

Next PLC

Apr 2016 - Jun 2022 (6 years 2 months)

Developed full-stack and Android solutions for operational systems in retail and warehouse environments. Built monitoring platforms and analytics dashboards, delivered UI improvements, and modernised legacy applications.

C#JavaScript SQL HTML5 CSS Android Development Full Stack Debugging

Manual / Automation Tester

Next PLC

Apr 2015 - Apr 2016 (1 year)

Created and maintained automated regression scripts with Eggplant, reducing manual effort. Produced test plans, executed functional and regression testing, and supported API validation with Postman.

Eggplant Postman Functional Testing Regression Testing Agile

First Line Support Analyst

Next PLC

Nov 2012 - Apr 2015 (2 years 5 months)

Provided first-line technical support across a large multi-site environment, covering applications, hardware, networking, and user access. Investigated incidents and resolved issues against SLA targets.

Technical Support Incident Management Networking Hardware SLA