Automation Test Lead

We’re Hiring: Test Automation Lead | Up to £70K | Hybrid (Surrey-based)

A forward-thinking SaaS company is on the lookout for a Test Automation Lead to drive their testing strategy and automation practices across multiple Agile projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a company recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (2023–2025).

Location: Egham, Surrey (Hybrid working available) 2 days onsite

Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Bonus

Hours: 35 hours/week, flexible between 8am and 6pm

Reports to: Head of Testing and Service Delivery

What You’ll Do

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of test automation frameworks

Collaborate with developers, analysts, testers and stakeholders across Agile squads

Own automation strategies and test lifecycle planning for major releases

Troubleshoot framework issues and guide hands-on implementation

Support both manual and automated testing where needed

Mentor and coach automation team members

Drive continuous process improvement and quality assurance

What You’ll Bring

✅ Strong hands-on experience with C# .NET, API test automation, and CI/CD pipelines

✅ Skilled in building and maintaining scalable, reusable frameworks

✅ Proficient in Azure DevOps, Git, and other modern test management tools

✅ Excellent stakeholder communication, planning, and coordination skills

✅ Confident working in Agile environments with cross-functional teams

✅ Positive, self-driven attitude and ability to work independently

Nice to have: Logistics domain experience, ISTQB certification, exposure to Selenium

Perks & Benefits

Recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces & for Wellbeing

Private medical insurance (no excess) + BUPA dental cover

Hybrid working + flexible hours

23 days’ holiday (rising to 26) + bank holidays

Performance-based annual bonus

Employer pension contribution up to 10%

Mental health and wellbeing support via AXA

Learning & development support, mentoring, tuition reimbursement

Paid time off for mental and physical health

Beautiful countryside office space near Windsor Great Park

Regular social events and wellbeing days

If you're a proactive test automation leader ready to shape quality assurance at scale, we’d love to hear from you.

Message me or apply today to join a team where innovation and wellbeing go hand-in-hand.