Automation Test Manager- javascript, BDD- OUTSIDE IR35

GCS Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Automation Test Manager for a hybrid role based in London. You will lead the test strategy across a major programme, defining BDD test cases and collaborating closely with 6 Agile teams.

This position offers the opportunity to shape quality across a complex transformation programme while working closely with senior stakeholders. Key skills include Test Strategy & Quality Leadership and proficiency in test automation tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading Test Strategy across multiple Agile teams.
• Expertise in BDD and tools like Cucumber.
• Strong background in Test Automation with JavaScript or TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Own the test strategy for a large-scale programme.
• Define BDD test cases with Engineering and QA teams.
• Lead bug triage and coordinate cross-team testing activities.

Skills

Test Strategy & Quality Leadership

BDD / Cucumber

Playwright, Cypress, WebdriverIO

JavaScript / TypeScript

CI/CD & Test Automation

Stakeholder & Client Management

Defect Management & Release Governance

Job description

Automation Test Manager

Hybrid | London | Outside IR35

We're looking for an experienced Automation Test Manager to lead quality across a large-scale programme spanning 6 Agile teams.

You’ll own the test strategy, define BDD test cases with Engineering and QA teams, lead bug triage, coordinate cross‑team testing activities, and provide release recommendations to stakeholders.

Key Skills:

• Test Strategy & Quality Leadership
• BDD / Cucumber
• Playwright, Cypress, WebdriverIO
• JavaScript / TypeScript
• CI/CD & Test Automation
• Stakeholder & Client Management
• Defect Management & Release Governance

This is an excellent opportunity to shape quality across a complex transformation programme and work closely with senior stakeholders in a highly visible role.