Permanent Automation Test Lead Jobs in the UK

16 of 16 Permanent Automation Test Lead Jobs in the UK

Automation Test Lead

Douglas, Isle of Man, United Kingdom
Orchard Recruitment Ltd
leading Douglas-based Finance Sector Client is expanding its Finance Team as they progress an ambitious transformation programme. As they evolve the technology organisation, they require an experienced Automation Test Lead. Note - this role is based on the Isle of Man, so requires … candidates to either be based on the island currently or be open to relocation. Reporting to the Enterprise Test Manager, the Automation Test Lead will be responsible for the adoption, design, implementation and maintenance of the frameworks, artefacts and tooling required to facilitate automated quality assurance across the company's application paths to … tooling and automation Mentor and train other members of the team and wider business The ideal candidate for the role of Automation Test Lead will have: Experience automating various test types (integration tests, chain tests, functional tests, unit tests) for both backend and frontend systems Extensive experience in test More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £55000 - £65000/annum Excellent benefits package
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Lead Test Automation Engineer

Belfast, United Kingdom
EverQuote, Inc
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Lead Test Automation Engineer Location: Belfast Contract: Full time, Permanent EverQuote is seeking a Lead Test Automation Engineer to drive our end-to-end testing initiative and overall testing roadmap. We are looking for a technically skilled and strategically minded test leader to … elevate our quality engineering practices. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about building reliable, scalable test frameworks and embedding quality into every step of the development lifecycle. You will collaborate across engineering, product, and infrastructure teams to create automated testing solutions that accelerate delivery, improve confidence, and reduce risk. This is a high-impact opportunity … pressures with long-term quality strategy. What You'll Be Doing: Own and evolve the overall test automation strategy and roadmap across teams and platforms Lead the development and improvement of our end-to-end test frameworks (UI, API, performance) Build reusable tools and pipelines that integrate seamlessly into our CI/CD More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Lead Engineer – Testing (Automation Testing, Python)

London, England, United Kingdom
Codeneer
In this position you will be working as Lead Software Test Analyst providing end to end solution for business problem and innovative automation solutions for fast tracking releases. Department: Project Management Project Location(s): London - United Kingdom Compensation: 55.000 GBP P/A Responsibilities Responsible for requirement analysis and test plan design, test data preparation with wide coverage of functionalities, Test automation framework creation and its maintenance, general QA activities which includes defect reporting and tracking, effective stakeholder engagement, CI/CD and materialize automation and innovation opportunities to improve productivity. Contribute towards QA Automation to increase Test Coverage, maintain and … share automation progress and stats with management. Participate in Agile Activities and contribute to achieving defined goals for each sprint. Automation of test scenarios and redundant manual tasks using innovative ideas is primary focus. Work with team to understand business scenarios and automate those in selenium, Java, Python or any other scripting language. Work More ❯
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Automation Test Lead

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
BOSS ERP Consulting
Senior Test Automation Engineer 📍 [Cambridge: hybrid] | 🕓 Full-Time | 💼 Permanent We're hiring a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to lead the test automation strategy. In this role, you’ll: Build scalable test automation frameworks using Selenium , RestSharp , and Postman Drive integration of automated … APIs and complex backend interactions Collaborate across DevOps and Agile teams to embed quality into every sprint What you bring: 5+ years of experience in software testing and automation (manual + automated) Strong skills in C# or Java, and deep understanding of test strategies CI/CD experience with Jenkins , Git , and cloud platforms (AWS/… Azure) Expertise in both automation tools and manual testing techniques ✅ Nice to have: Docker, Kubernetes, MongoDB, performance testing (JMeter/k6), and test certifications. 📩 Apply now and help us deliver data-driven insights through high-quality software More ❯
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Automation Test Lead

Ely, England, United Kingdom
BOSS ERP Consulting
Senior Test Automation Engineer [Cambridge: hybrid] | Full-Time | Permanent We're hiring a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to lead the test automation strategy. In this role, you’ll: Build scalable test automation frameworks using Selenium , RestSharp , and Postman Drive integration of automated … APIs and complex backend interactions Collaborate across DevOps and Agile teams to embed quality into every sprint What you bring: 5+ years of experience in software testing and automation (manual + automated) Strong skills in C# or Java, and deep understanding of test strategies CI/CD experience with Jenkins , Git , and cloud platforms (AWS/… Azure) Expertise in both automation tools and manual testing techniques ✅ Nice to have: Docker, Kubernetes, MongoDB, performance testing (JMeter/k6), and test certifications. Apply now and help us deliver data-driven insights through high-quality software More ❯
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Lead Test Automation Engineer

London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
The Thinking Traveller
Join to apply for the Lead Test Automation Engineer role at The Thinking Traveller Join to apply for the Lead Test Automation Engineer role at The Thinking Traveller Our vision is to be the world’s most thoughtful villa company. To achieve our vision, we are thoughtful, we work with … Job Accountabilities Develop a comprehensive QA strategy for the software development function As required, hire and manage quality assurance staff and contractors Implement the QA strategy by writing test scripts, creating end to end tests, and collaborating with the rest of the Scrum team as well as stakeholders Establish and document comprehensive software quality assurance practices, procedures, and … solutions, scaled appropriately to an SME Test developer output and work collaboratively with developers to investigate, analyse, document, and resolve defects Work with developers to establish unit and feature testing best practices Establish, track, and report metrics relevant to software quality Act as an ultimate point of escalation and resolution for software quality issues in the business Recommend More ❯
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Automation Test Lead

London, England, United Kingdom
La Fosse
La Fosse. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Automation Test Lead - £75K - Leicester or Bridgend (3 days a week) - Java Please note: This role does not offer sponsorship. Applicants must have valid right to work in the UK. About the … role La Fosse is partnering with a global financial services organisation to hire an experienced Automation Test Lead. This is an excellent opportunity to take a leadership role in shaping testing strategy, mentoring QA engineers, and ensuring high-quality software delivery within a fast-paced, modern … development environment. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in Java-based automation and a passion for building scalable, maintainable test frameworks. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of test automation frameworks across projects. Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and product teams to embed quality into the development lifecycle. More ❯
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Lead Automation Test Analyst

London, United Kingdom
Nika O
As a QA Test Lead, you will act as a validation and quality assurance expert and review the functionality of existing systems. You will conduct requirement analysis, define test strategy and design and lead execution to guarantee superior outcomes. You will be part of a learning culture where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence … is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Responsibilities Test Protocol Design & Development: Design and implement testing protocols during application development to ensure all functionality requirements are met for business client end-users. Audit Process Testing: Execute automation efforts with a focus on audit systems, validating workflow accuracy and stage dependencies for audit compliances. Collaboration & Communication … Work closely with business analysts, developers, and data engineers within an agile environment to define and refine test scenarios. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation for test cases, results, and issues, supporting transparency and compliance. Continuous Improvement: Analyse test outcomes and collaborate with development teams to make necessary refinements, enhancing application functionality. Requirements Experience in More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Automation Test Lead with Utilities

Reading, England, United Kingdom
Avance Consulting
Test Automation Tools : Experience with MS Playwright for web application testing and API testing. CI/CD Integration : Familiarity with Azure DevOps for setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Database Knowledge : Experience with SQL databases, particularly in Azure Performance and Load Testing experience Methodological Skills Agile and Scrum : Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and … Scrum practices. Test Design : Ability to design effective test cases and scenarios Problem-Solving : Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues. * Free services are subject to limitations #J-18808-Ljbffr More ❯
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Automation Test Lead

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Mastek
days in office) SC Cleared: Required Job Type: Full-Time Experience: 8+ years Job Description: We are seeking an experienced and diligent Automation Test Lead with extensive knowledge in functional and automation testing in the banking and financial sector. The ideal candidate will have a deep experience and understanding of test … frameworks, and an understanding of COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) products and experience in Data Modernization/Transformation programmes. As an Automation Test Lead, you will be responsible for designing and executing test plans, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the quality of our software applications. You will also organise … and data source-target comparisons Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field Proven experience as an Automation Test Lead, with at least 5 years of experience and automation testing in the banking and financial sector Experience with cloud technologies, such as Azure Data Factory In depth More ❯
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Automation Test Lead

London Area, United Kingdom
Mastek
days in office) SC Cleared: Required Job Type: Full-Time Experience: 8+ years Job Description: We are seeking an experienced and diligent Automation Test Lead with extensive knowledge in functional and automation testing in the banking and financial sector. The ideal candidate will have a deep experience and understanding of test … frameworks, and an understanding of COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) products and experience in Data Modernization/Transformation programmes. As an Automation Test Lead, you will be responsible for designing and executing test plans, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the quality of our software applications. You will also organise … and data source-target comparisons Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field Proven experience as an Automation Test Lead, with at least 5 years of experience and automation testing in the banking and financial sector Experience with cloud technologies, such as Azure Data Factory In depth More ❯
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Test Automation Lead

Knutsford, England, United Kingdom
Experis - ManpowerGroup
Test Automation Lead Knutsford - 3 days on site £350 - 6 months Umbrella Would you like to join a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation? Our client is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms. Key Responsibilities: * Create and … optimize journey-specific automated testing scripts. * Review and enhance existing test automation scripts. * Collaborate with BAs and Product Owners to understand requirements and ensure effective testing coverage. * Implement and maintain test automation frameworks for web and mobile applications. * Ensure integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. * Provide expertise in Selenium … SeeTest, Browserstack, Java, JSON, REST APIs, and versioning tools. * Mentor and guide team members on best practices in test automation. Required Skills and Experience: * At least 5 years of experience in test automation. * Proficiency in web and mobile automation frameworks such as Selenium, SeeTest, and Browserstack. * Strong knowledge of Java, JSON, REST APIs, and More ❯
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Test Automation Lead

Andover, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Simplyhealth
From preventive care to comprehensive medical support, we aim to empower individuals to take charge of their health and inspire them to make the most of their wellbeing. As Lead Test Automation Engineer, you’ll work with Test Analysts, Software Developers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts to ensure software solutions meet business needs. … You’ll be hands-on with testing across various projects, provide technical leadership and mentoring to the test team, and work on the technical roadmap and strategy for automation. You’ll advocate for agile development frameworks, coach Test Automation Engineers, and help create a positive working environment within scrum teams to ensure solutions are … fit for purpose and delivered on time. Key responsibilities Help define and implement quality and test processes in line with Agile & Scrum principles. Contribute to strategy delivery, recognizing strategic imperatives and impacts. Define automation strategy and ensure best practices are followed. Collaborate on frameworks & tech stacks to benefit Simplyhealth. Review test scripts for quality More ❯
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Test Automation Lead

Sunderland, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Tombola
the Exciting Journey at tombola! Are you ready to be a part of something extraordinary? As tombola continues its remarkable growth, we're on the hunt for a Test Automation Lead. This role is based out of our offices in Sunderland three days a week; therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates who are … s like to work for us here . Sounds great! What will I be doing? You will be responsible for the people management and personal development of our test team, including coaching, mentoring, and career growth, along with technical leadership in terms of test technology, automation, and QA and test processes and … is BIG and involves lots of technology change that requires excellence in test and QA to be successful. What will I be doing? (But in bullet points) Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA engineers and testers. Coordinate with software development teams to align quality assurance strategies with development processes. Ensure comprehensive testing of all software More ❯
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Test Automation Lead- SeeTest, Browserstack

Warrington, England, United Kingdom
JR United Kingdom
Duration: 31/12/2025 Rate: 340GBP/Day(Inside IR35) Role Description: Key Responsibilities: • Create and optimize journey-specific automated testing scripts. • Review and enhance existing test automation scripts. • Collaborate with BAs and Product Owners to understand requirements and ensure effective testing coverage. • Implement and maintain test automation frameworks for … web and mobile applications. • Ensure integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. • Mentor and guide team members on best practices in test automation. Required Skills and Experience: • At least 5 years of experience in test automation. • Strong knowledge of Java, JSON, REST APIs, and versioning tools. • Experience in reviewing and optimizing test automation scripts. • Ability to collaborate effectively with BAs and Product Owners. • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. • Strong communication and leadership skills. If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are More ❯
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Lead Automation Engineer, Strong C# and API testing, Home based

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Fdo Consulting Limited
Lead Automation Engineer, £ 55000 -70000 + benefits. Home based with one day a month in the Nottingham office. Strong Automation, API, C#, Selenium and mentoring skills required. Role involves both manual and automation testing. To be considered for this role you will have excellent knowledge of - C# (ability to code in C# rather … than just review C# code) API Testing Selenium Test automation Market leading software technology company are looking for a Lead QA/Automation Engineer to join their team. Working on an industry leading SaaS product you will be working on manual and automation testing. As a hands-on lead tester … QA Engineers. Skills and experience required - Very strong knowledge of C#. Very strong API testing. Very strong Selenium Very strong automation testing experience. Previous experience in a Lead QA/Test role. Mentoring, Coaching and training experience. Duties and responsibilities include - Work with the product owner and engineering teams to ensure features are clearly understood More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: £70,000
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Automation Test Lead
10th Percentile
£54,750
25th Percentile
£56,250
Median
£59,800
75th Percentile
£72,500
90th Percentile
£80,000