Your new company You will be working for a large organisation who have premises in towns and cities all across the UK. Your new role Our client is seeking a skilled Test Automation Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in API testing, experience with automation tools, and a passion for delivering high-quality products. Responsibilities: Manage a team of automation engineers to create and maintain automated tests for API testing Develop and execute strategies for automated testing, including regression, functional, and load testing Collaborate with development teams to ensure test automation is integrated into the development process Continually evaluate and improve test automation processes and tools Set up an automation framework from scratch. Work with project managers to ensure that testing milestones are met and that testing aligns with project timelines Provide regular updates to stakeholders on the status of automated testing efforts What you'll need to succeed Experience with automation tools Experience with Ranorex is desired but essential. Experience in setting up automation frameworks from scratch. Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices Excellent communication and leadership skills Experience managing a team of automation engineers What you'll get in return You will get a contract role paying up to £450 per day, Milton Keynes based with hybrid working on offer. The IR35 status is also to be confirmed. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk