Test Automation Lead (Java, Selenium)

Test Automation Lead

Role: Test Automation Lead Client: Financial Services Location: Manchester

Engagement: Contract 12 months initial IR35: Umbrella Start: ASAP

Overview: My Client are seeking Test Automation Leads to support a leading and growing technology stream. The focus is on advancing automation maturity through scalable, self-sustaining test frameworks built around TDD principles.

Core Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with Java for test automation
• Expertise in Selenium and Playwright (UI and API testing)
• BDD development using Cucumber and Gherkin
• Deep understanding of TDD methodology
• Experience designing and maintaining automation frameworks
• Demonstrable leadership in guiding and upskilling engineers
• Ability to influence engineering culture and embed best practice

Notes: My Client place a strong emphasis on upskilling and technical enablement. Leads are expected to raise capability within their teams while driving automation to a point of full sustainability, effectively automating themselves out of each project before moving on to the next.