My client, a leading Consultant, is looking for a Lead Automation Tester. My client is seeking a Lead Automation Tester to design, implement, and manage automated testing frameworks for applications hosted on Microsoft Azure. This role ensures quality through functional, performance, and cross-browser testing. The Test Lead will be theprimary owner of automation and performance testing, ensuring that applications meet stringent quality standards before release. Key Responsibilities Define test strategy and automation frameworks. Implement functional automation using Playwright. Conduct performance testing with K6. Manage cross-browser testing withBrowserStack. Integrate automated tests into Microsoft ADS CI/CD pipelines. Track test coverage, defects, and burn-down metrics in Microsoft ADS. Collaborate with developers to ensure testability of applications. Maintain test documentation in Microsoft SharePoint. Establishregression testingsuites for ongoing releases. Provide leadership in defect triage and resolution. Required Skills & Experience Strong experience in test automation frameworks. Proficiencywith Playwright and K6. Familiarity withBrowserStackfor cross-browser validation. Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines. Solid understanding of Azure-hosted applications. Ability to design scalable test frameworks for enterprise systems. Desirable Skills Exposure to DevOps/DevSecOpspractices. Experience in large enterprise environments. Knowledge of performance tuning and monitoring. Familiarity withtest data management strategies. Two days a week in Taunton.