Automation Test Lead - Hybrid
Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
IT
Immediate Start
£60k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
Automation Test Lead
Central Leeds | Hybrid (3 days/week onsite)
£60,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits Package + EV Scheme
We're working with a growing consultancy that delivers large-scale web applications and digital platforms for well-known public sector and enterprise organisations across the UK.
As they continue to invest in their engineering capability, they're looking for an Automation Test Lead to drive automation strategy, lead a talented QA team, and help embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
This Automation Test Lead is a hands-on leadership role with genuine influence over automation frameworks, testing standards and QA best practice across a diverse portfolio of digital projects.
Benefits
£60,000 - £70,000 salary
Hybrid working (3 days onsite)
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Flexible working
Dedicated training budget and certification support
Health, wellbeing and financial benefits
Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
The Role
Lead, mentor and develop a team of QA Engineers
Own and evolve the automation testing strategy
Design and enhance automation frameworks using Selenium or Playwright
Collaborate with Software Engineers, Product Owners and stakeholders to embed quality throughout the SDLC
Drive automation maturity, CI/CD integration and continuous improvement
About You
Strong background in software test automation
Commercial experience with Selenium or Playwright
Experience designing and implementing automation frameworks
Previous leadership or mentoring experience (or ready to step into a Lead role)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Consultancy or client-facing software delivery experience would be advantageous
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to shape the future of QA within a business that genuinely invests in engineering.
You'll work across varied, technically interesting projects, influence automation strategy, and join a collaborative environment that values quality, continuous improvement and professional development.
Automation Test Lead - Test Manager - QA Lead - Software Testing - Software Tester - Automation Tester - Test manager - Selenium - Playwright - Azure - DevOps - Postman - Testing - QA
Central Leeds | Hybrid (3 days/week onsite)
£60,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits Package + EV Scheme
We're working with a growing consultancy that delivers large-scale web applications and digital platforms for well-known public sector and enterprise organisations across the UK.
As they continue to invest in their engineering capability, they're looking for an Automation Test Lead to drive automation strategy, lead a talented QA team, and help embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
This Automation Test Lead is a hands-on leadership role with genuine influence over automation frameworks, testing standards and QA best practice across a diverse portfolio of digital projects.
Benefits
£60,000 - £70,000 salary
Hybrid working (3 days onsite)
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Flexible working
Dedicated training budget and certification support
Health, wellbeing and financial benefits
Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
The Role
Lead, mentor and develop a team of QA Engineers
Own and evolve the automation testing strategy
Design and enhance automation frameworks using Selenium or Playwright
Collaborate with Software Engineers, Product Owners and stakeholders to embed quality throughout the SDLC
Drive automation maturity, CI/CD integration and continuous improvement
About You
Strong background in software test automation
Commercial experience with Selenium or Playwright
Experience designing and implementing automation frameworks
Previous leadership or mentoring experience (or ready to step into a Lead role)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Consultancy or client-facing software delivery experience would be advantageous
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to shape the future of QA within a business that genuinely invests in engineering.
You'll work across varied, technically interesting projects, influence automation strategy, and join a collaborative environment that values quality, continuous improvement and professional development.
Automation Test Lead - Test Manager - QA Lead - Software Testing - Software Tester - Automation Tester - Test manager - Selenium - Playwright - Azure - DevOps - Postman - Testing - QA
Reference: 225368984
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Automation Test Lead - Hybrid
Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
IT
Immediate Start
£60k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
Automation Test Lead
Central Leeds | Hybrid (3 days/week onsite)
£60,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits Package + EV Scheme
We're working with a growing consultancy that delivers large-scale web applications and digital platforms for well-known public sector and enterprise organisations across the UK.
As they continue to invest in their engineering capability, they're looking for an Automation Test Lead to drive automation strategy, lead a talented QA team, and help embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
This Automation Test Lead is a hands-on leadership role with genuine influence over automation frameworks, testing standards and QA best practice across a diverse portfolio of digital projects.
Benefits
£60,000 - £70,000 salary
Hybrid working (3 days onsite)
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Flexible working
Dedicated training budget and certification support
Health, wellbeing and financial benefits
Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
The Role
Lead, mentor and develop a team of QA Engineers
Own and evolve the automation testing strategy
Design and enhance automation frameworks using Selenium or Playwright
Collaborate with Software Engineers, Product Owners and stakeholders to embed quality throughout the SDLC
Drive automation maturity, CI/CD integration and continuous improvement
About You
Strong background in software test automation
Commercial experience with Selenium or Playwright
Experience designing and implementing automation frameworks
Previous leadership or mentoring experience (or ready to step into a Lead role)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Consultancy or client-facing software delivery experience would be advantageous
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to shape the future of QA within a business that genuinely invests in engineering.
You'll work across varied, technically interesting projects, influence automation strategy, and join a collaborative environment that values quality, continuous improvement and professional development.
Automation Test Lead - Test Manager - QA Lead - Software Testing - Software Tester - Automation Tester - Test manager - Selenium - Playwright - Azure - DevOps - Postman - Testing - QA
Central Leeds | Hybrid (3 days/week onsite)
£60,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits Package + EV Scheme
We're working with a growing consultancy that delivers large-scale web applications and digital platforms for well-known public sector and enterprise organisations across the UK.
As they continue to invest in their engineering capability, they're looking for an Automation Test Lead to drive automation strategy, lead a talented QA team, and help embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
This Automation Test Lead is a hands-on leadership role with genuine influence over automation frameworks, testing standards and QA best practice across a diverse portfolio of digital projects.
Benefits
£60,000 - £70,000 salary
Hybrid working (3 days onsite)
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Flexible working
Dedicated training budget and certification support
Health, wellbeing and financial benefits
Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
The Role
Lead, mentor and develop a team of QA Engineers
Own and evolve the automation testing strategy
Design and enhance automation frameworks using Selenium or Playwright
Collaborate with Software Engineers, Product Owners and stakeholders to embed quality throughout the SDLC
Drive automation maturity, CI/CD integration and continuous improvement
About You
Strong background in software test automation
Commercial experience with Selenium or Playwright
Experience designing and implementing automation frameworks
Previous leadership or mentoring experience (or ready to step into a Lead role)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Consultancy or client-facing software delivery experience would be advantageous
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to shape the future of QA within a business that genuinely invests in engineering.
You'll work across varied, technically interesting projects, influence automation strategy, and join a collaborative environment that values quality, continuous improvement and professional development.
Automation Test Lead - Test Manager - QA Lead - Software Testing - Software Tester - Automation Tester - Test manager - Selenium - Playwright - Azure - DevOps - Postman - Testing - QA
Reference: 225368984
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