Software Test Automation Lead

Redline Group

Ashby-de-la-Zouch, United Kingdom

3 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Experience level

Senior

Ashby-de-la-Zouch, United Kingdom

Testing (Software)

Webdriver

HTML

JavaScript

.NET

JIRA

Automation of Tests

C Sharp (Programming Language)

CSS

DevOps

Selenium

TypeScript

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

Performance Testing

Postman

React

Cypress

GIT

Vue.js

Angular

Playwright

Web Technologies

Cucumber

Software Version Control

Define and deliver a comprehensive test automation strategy, driving the transition from manual to automated testing.
Design, implement, and maintain robust test automation frameworks using modern tools and best practices (including BDD).
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, working closely with DevOps teams.
Lead, mentor, and develop a growing team of automation engineers, including performance management and training.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed a 'shift-left' testing culture across the organisation.
Develop and maintain high-quality automated test scripts covering functional and non-functional requirements.
Execute and oversee all levels of testing including integration, system, regression, and acceptance testing.
Identify, manage, and resolve defects, ensuring high standards of product quality and reliability.
Provide regular reporting on testing progress, risks, and quality metrics to stakeholders.

Proven experience defining and delivering test automation strategies within agile development environments.
Strong hands-on experience with automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, WebDriver, Postman, or Cucumber.
Solid programming skills in JavaScript/TypeScript, with additional experience in .NET technologies (e.G. C#) desirable.
Good understanding of web technologies including HTML, CSS, and frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.G. Git), and DevOps practices.
Knowledge of non-functional testing including performance, load, and usability testing (e.G. WCAG).
Experience with test management tools such as Jira Xray.
Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring or managing QA/automation teams.
Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.