Automation Test Lead

Sector: Legal / Professional Services

Location: UK (Remote, with occasional client engagement as required)

Contract Duration: 2 February 2026 – 11 May 2026

IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (via approved IR35 / umbrella agency)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Automation Test Lead to join a Quality Assurance (QA) team within a Legal / Professional Services environment on a contract basis.

The contractor will work as an integrated member of the QA and delivery teams, supporting business-critical systems and ensuring continuity of automation testing delivery across active programmes of work.

Key Responsibilities

Automation Test Delivery

• Lead the delivery of automated testing activities across legal and professional services platforms

• Develop and maintain automated regression test suites covering agreed P1 business-critical scenarios

• Ensure automation outputs align with internal QA standards, governance, and compliance requirements

Automation Scripting & Frameworks

• Design, develop, and maintain automation test scripts using C# and Playwright

• Contribute to and maintain automation frameworks integrated with Azure DevOps

• Ensure automation solutions are robust, scalable, and maintainable within an enterprise environment

Automation Planning & QA Collaboration

• Produce automation test plans for discovery phases and in-flight projects

• Work closely with QA Leads, Developers, and Product stakeholders to define automation scope and approach

• Participate in delivery ceremonies and QA governance processes as required

Continuous Improvement

• Review existing automation assets and frameworks

• Identify and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, stability, and reporting

• Support the adoption of best practices across the QA automation function

Knowledge Transfer & Handover

• Deliver structured training and knowledge-transfer sessions to internal QA team members

• Produce comprehensive documentation covering automation frameworks, test suites, and enhancements

• Ensure a thorough handover to support ongoing maintenance and future development post-assignment

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Test Automation Lead or Senior Automation Engineer role

• Strong hands-on experience with C#, Playwright, and Azure DevOps

• Experience working within Legal, Professional Services, or similarly regulated enterprise environments

• Ability to operate effectively within established QA teams, processes, and governance frameworks

• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder-management skills

Engagement Details

Contract Type: Inside IR35 (umbrella engagement via IR35-compliant agency)

Start Date: 2 February 2026

End Date: 11 May 2026