Our client, who are a forward-thinking technology organisation undergoing a major transformation in software quality and delivery, are looking for a Software Test Automation Lead to join their team on a permanent basis.
This role offers a hybrid working environment and will play a key part in driving the adoption of automated testing across multiple product development teams. The business is focused on modern engineering practices, CI/CD integration, and delivering high-quality software through scalable automation frameworks.
Key responsibilities of the Software Test Automation Lead job in Ashby-de-la-Zouch:
Define and deliver a comprehensive test automation strategy, driving the transition from manual to automated testing.
Design, implement, and maintain robust test automation frameworks using modern tools and best practices (including BDD).
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, working closely with DevOps teams.
Lead, mentor, and develop a growing team of automation engineers, including performance management and training.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed a "shift-left" testing culture across the organisation.
Develop and maintain high-quality automated test scripts covering functional and non-functional requirements.
Execute and oversee all levels of testing including integration, system, regression, and acceptance testing.
Identify, manage, and resolve defects, ensuring high standards of product quality and reliability.
Provide regular reporting on testing progress, risks, and quality metrics to stakeholders.
Experience required for the Software Test Automation Lead job in Ashby-de-la-Zouch:
Proven experience defining and delivering test automation strategies within agile development environments.
Strong hands-on experience with automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, WebDriver, Postman, or Cucumber.
Solid programming skills in JavaScript/TypeScript, with additional experience in .NET technologies (e.G. C#) desirable.
Good understanding of web technologies including HTML, CSS, and frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.G. Git), and DevOps practices.
Knowledge of non-functional testing including performance, load, and usability testing (e.G. WCAG).
Experience with test management tools such as Jira Xray.
Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring or managing QA/automation teams.
Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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