Automation Test Lead - Hybrid

Roc Search GmbH; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Flexi-time

Health, wellbeing and financial benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Dedicated professional training budget

Job summary

Roc Search GmbH is seeking an Automation Test Lead in West Yorkshire (Hybrid - 3 days onsite). You will lead a QA team, define automation strategies using Python, Selenium, and Playwright, and drive quality assurance improvements across digital and enterprise projects. Ideal candidates will have strong automation and manual testing experience, alongside leadership skills. The position includes excellent benefits like 33 days holiday, flexi-time, and professional training support.

Qualifications

• Strong background in automation and manual testing.
• Experience leading and mentoring a QA team.
• Experience with Selenium or Playwright.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a QA team.
• Define and implement test strategies and automation frameworks.
• Drive automation using Python, Selenium, and Playwright.

Skills

Automation Testing

Manual Testing

Selenium

Playwright

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Tools

Python

Automation Frameworks

Job description

Job: Automation Test Lead
Location: Leeds or Bradford (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits

We're working with an established and forward-thinking organisation investing heavily in its engineering and quality function.

They're looking for an Automation Test Lead to take ownership of testing strategy, drive automation maturity, and lead a growing QA team across a range of digital and enterprise projects.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll combine technical delivery with team leadership, helping shape QA best practices, improving automation frameworks, and embedding quality across the SDLC.

The Role

• Lead, mentor, and develop a QA team
• Define and implement test strategies and automation frameworks
• Drive automation using Python, Selenium, and Playwright
• Remain hands‑on with manual and automated testing
• Work closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders
• Promote quality assurance and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Hybrid working (Leeds or Bradford, 3 days onsite)
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Flexi‑time
• Health, wellbeing and financial benefits
• Cycle to Work scheme and EV scheme
• Dedicated professional training budget for certifications and ongoing development
• Professional Training & Development

About You

• Strong background in automation and manual testing
• Experience with Selenium or Playwright
• Experience designing test strategies and frameworks
• Ability or ambition to lead and mentor a team
• Consultancy background
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong focus on continuous learning with a dedicated training budget and support for certifications, structured development, and ongoing upskilling.

Why Apply?

A chance to step into a role with real influence over QA direction and automation strategy, within a collaborative environment offering clear progression and strong investment in your development.