Automation Manager – Video Streaming Devices
Uxbridge (Hybrid – 1–2 days/week on-site)
£70,000–£90,000 DOE
Are you a hands-on automation expert with a strategic mindset? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where you can shape testing strategy, lead innovation, and work across cutting-edge technologies?
We're hiring an
Automation Manager
to join a high-performing engineering team working on next-gen
video streaming devices
. You'll help drive automation strategy across performance, mobile, and frontend testing.
What you'll be doing
* Own and evolve the
test automation strategy
across web, mobile, and backend systems
* Lead performance testing at scale for streaming platforms
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build robust automation frameworks
* Guide and mentor engineers, while remaining hands-on with tools and code
* Work closely with Head of Department to shape the backlog and future roadmap
Tech you'll work with
* Backend
: Go (Golang) – no need to be an expert, but curiosity helps
* Mobile
: Appium, Python
* Web
: Playwright, TypeScript
* Performance Testing
: Strategy and execution at scale
* Hardware Testing
: Bonus if you've worked with physical devices
What we're looking for:
* Strong automation skills across web and mobile
* Experience with performance testing at scale
* Strategic thinker with hands-on engineering
* Comfortable picking up new languages and tech
* Background in owning products end-to-end (not just a cog in the machine)
* People leadership experience (even light-touch)
* Belief in experimentation and trying new approaches
Nice to have
* Experience with hardware testing
* Exposure to Go or similar backend languages
* Prior work in video streaming or consumer electronics
Why join?
* Work on
cutting-edge streaming tech
used by millions
* Shape the future of automation in a growing team
* Hybrid flexibility with a collaborative culture
* Competitive salary up to
£90k