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Xpert: Test Automation Lead (Permanent)

Xpert: Test Automation Lead (Permanent)

Inspired Testing • Leeds, United Kingdom
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Role: Test Automation Lead
Location:
Hybrid, 2–3 days per week in Bradford or Leeds
Engagement:
Permanent, full-time

Role summary

We are looking for a Test Automation Lead to drive the design, delivery and continuous improvement of automated testing across a technology change portfolio. This role is suited to someone who combines strong hands-on automation engineering experience with the ability to define standards, guide other engineers and work closely with technical and business stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the test automation strategy, standards and best practices
  • Design, build and improve automated test frameworks
  • Create and execute automated UI and API tests
  • Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and lead, mentor and support automation engineers
  • Work closely with developers, product teams & stakeholders to align testing with delivery requirements
  • Manage automation activity across project scope, timelines and priorities
  • Identify risks, issues and blockers, escalating where required
  • Report on test progress, coverage, outcomes and quality metrics
  • Drive continuous improvement across test processes, tooling and automation practices

Essential skills and experience

  • Proven experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks
  • Strong hands-on automation experience across UI and API testing
  • Good coding or scripting ability, ideally with .NET, Java or Python
  • Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong understanding of test management tools and automation platforms
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills & stakeholder management and collaboration skills
  • Ability to communicate technical information clearly to different audiences
  • Experience leading, mentoring or guiding test automation engineers
  • Familiarity with standards or frameworks such as ISTQB, ITIL, CMMI or TMMi
  • Experience defining test automation KPIs and reporting measures
  • Background working across complex change or transformation portfolios

InspiredXpert is a specialist IT Talent Solutions company providing high-quality contract or perm talent across software development, cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and data-driven roles. We connect skilled professionals with innovative companies, offering exciting opportunities to work on impactful projects across the globe.

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