Automation Test Lead
Central Leeds | Hybrid (3 days/week onsite)60,000 – 70,000 + Excellent Benefits Package + EV Scheme
We’re working with a growing consultancy that delivers large-scale web applications and digital platforms for well-known public sector and enterprise organisations across the UK.
As they continue to invest in their engineering capability, they’re looking for an Automation Test Lead to drive automation strategy, lead a talented QA team, and help embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
This Automation Test Lead is a hands-on leadership role with genuine influence over automation frameworks, testing standards and QA best practice across a diverse portfolio of digital projects.
Benefits
- 60,000 – 70,000 salary
- Hybrid working (3 days onsite)
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Flexible working
- Dedicated training budget and certification support
- Health, wellbeing and financial benefits
- Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
The Role
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of QA Engineers
- Own and evolve the automation testing strategy
- Design and enhance automation frameworks using Selenium or Playwright
- Collaborate with Software Engineers, Product Owners and stakeholders to embed quality throughout the SDLC
- Drive automation maturity, CI/CD integration and continuous improvement
About You
- Strong background in software test automation
- Commercial experience with Selenium or Playwright
- Experience designing and implementing automation frameworks
- Previous leadership or mentoring experience (or ready to step into a Lead role)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Consultancy or client-facing software delivery experience would be advantageous
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to shape the future of QA within a business that genuinely invests in engineering.
You’ll work across varied, technically interesting projects, influence automation strategy, and join a collaborative environment that values quality, continuous improvement and professional development.
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