Our client, who are a forward-thinking technology organization 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
* 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 organization.
* 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
* 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.
If this Software Test Automation Lead job in Ashby‑de‑la‑Zouch could be of interest, please send your CV to bwiles@redlinegroup.Com or call Ben on 01582 878816.
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