Xpert: Test Automation Lead (Permanent)

Role: Test Automation Lead

Location: Hybrid, 2–3 days per week in Bradford or Leeds

Engagement: Permanent, full-time

Role Summary

We are looking for a Test Automation Lead to drive the design, delivery and continuous improvement of automated testing across a technology change portfolio. This role is suited to someone who combines strong hands-on automation engineering experience with the ability to define standards, guide other engineers and work closely with technical and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the test automation strategy, standards and best practices Design, build and improve automated test frameworks Create and execute automated UI and API tests Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and lead, mentor and support automation engineers Work closely with developers, product teams & stakeholders to align testing with delivery requirements Manage automation activity across project scope, timelines and priorities Identify risks, issues and blockers, escalating where required Report on test progress, coverage, outcomes and quality metrics Drive continuous improvement across test processes, tooling and automation practices

Essential Skills And Experience

Proven experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks Strong hands-on automation experience across UI and API testing Good coding or scripting ability, ideally with .NET, Java or Python Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines Strong understanding of test management tools and automation platforms Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills & stakeholder management and collaboration skills Ability to communicate technical information clearly to different audiences Experience leading, mentoring or guiding test automation engineers Familiarity with standards or frameworks such as ISTQB, ITIL, CMMI or TMMi Experience defining test automation KPIs and reporting measures Background working across complex change or transformation portfolios

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