Automation Test Lead
Posted a week ago by Data Careers Ltd
Automation Test Lead
Permanent
Location: Home / Brighton (6 days a month on site)
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (+ excellent benefits including bonus & 27% pension contributions)
Skills: Team Lead / Management experience, Test Strategy Implementation, Hands on test automation skills (C#, Selenium or Playwright)
We are seeking a dynamic Automation Test Lead to join a forward-thinking, technology-driven public sector organisation. As a key member of the Test Team, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of a wide range of software and applications, contributing directly to the development of new systems.
This is a hands-on leadership role, where you will lead and mentor a team of 8 Automation Test Engineers. While previous line management experience is preferred, we're also open to individuals with strong experience in delivering test plans and strategies who are looking to take on a leadership role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive the delivery of high-quality outcomes for Change and IT delivery initiatives.
- Implement Test Strategies and Plans (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) to ensure the comprehensive testing of in-scope applications and systems.
- Lead continuous process improvements for functional and non-functional testing frameworks.
- Develop and oversee the creation of End-to-End testing scenarios (manual and automated) for both Change and BAU.
- Supervise the development of robust regression packs (manual and automated) to support BAU releases.
- Focus on ensuring quality in product releases and effectively report on behalf of the testing team.
- Provide leadership and support for line management processes as delegated by the Test Manager.
Essential Skills:
- Proven experience in testing techniques, standards, methodologies, and best practices within a software development or testing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of the end-to-end software testing lifecycle, from test scenario identification to writing tests and raising defects.
- Experience with test management tools such as Test Rail, HPALM, or Microsoft Test Manager.
- Ability to mentor and guide team members, identifying training needs and helping to deliver relevant training.
- Leadership experience within project or workstream environments, assisting in the implementation of project improvement plans.
- Excellent collaboration skills, working effectively across teams to achieve goals outlined in the Test Strategy.
- Ability to coordinate testing efforts during live incidents, ensuring timely reporting and communication for critical issues or risks.
Desirable Skills:
- ISTQB/ISEB Foundation Certificate or equivalent experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Technology Stack and tools such as Azure DevOps.
- Knowledge of testing methodologies including Waterfall and Agile (Scrum/Kanban).
Person Specification:
- Highly organised with strong time management skills.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and take initiative.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Strong communication skills at all levels.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Start Date:
- ASAP
- Contract Length:
- N/A
- Contact Name:
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- Job Reference:
- 35457_1726146666
- Job ID:
- 222313666
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