Automation Test Lead

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Leicester is seeking an experienced Automation Test Lead to drive quality through smart automation strategies. This hybrid role involves shaping the automation strategy, collaborating with teams, and implementing effective solutions. If you have a passion for automation and a proven track record in this field, this could be your next career move.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with automation frameworks like Selenium and Appium.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support test automation efforts using modern tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to overcome automation challenges.
• Continuously improve test automation suites for efficiency.

Skills

Automation Frameworks

CI/CD Tools

Version Control

Agile Methodologies

Tools

Selenium

Appium

Cucumber

TestNG

JUnit

Jenkins

GitLab

Git

Katalon Studios

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Automation Test Lead - £75,000 - Hybrid (3 days in Office) - Leicester

Are you a seasoned Automation Test Engineer with a passion for driving quality through smart automation strategies? Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to lead and support our test automation efforts using modern tools and practices. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a real impact across teams and contribute to a wider automation strategy, this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Rapidly adapt to current ways of working and play a key role in shaping the broader automation strategy.
• Collaborate with vendor test resources and perform technical analysis on ongoing projects.
• Work closely with key stakeholders and Quality Engineers to overcome automation-related technical challenges.
• Partner with the QE Automation Manager to identify manual testing pain points and recommend viable automation solutions.
• Assess, recommend, and implement the right tools and technologies aligned with project and organizational goals.
• Continuously improve and optimize test automation suites to ensure speed, scalability, and efficiency.

Requirements:

• Proven experience with automation frameworks such as Selenium, Appium, Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or equivalent.
• Skilled in using version control systems like Git.
• In-depth understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies
• Experience with lowcode no code systems (desirable)
• Experience with Katalon studios (Desirable)