Automation Test Lead Jobs in the UK excluding London

18 of 18 Automation Test Lead Jobs in the UK excluding London

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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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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Technical Test Lead – Test Automation

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Legal & General
test automation and a knack for leading technical teams? Join our dynamic team at Group Functions, Change & Technology Services as a Technical Test Lead in Test Automation. You'll play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining a scalable, robust, and efficient test automation framework that … drives our organisation's success. What you'll be doing: Leading the creation, design, and implementation of scalable test automation frameworks Providing expert guidance on testing tools, automation frameworks, and methodologies Developing and maintaining a test automation framework using Selenium, TestNG, and Cucumber BDD Driving future enhancements with Playwright and … AI-driven testing tools Establishing robust API testing methodologies using tools like Postman and REST APIs Collaborating with Portfolio Test Managers to align automation deliverables with project goals Championing continuous process improvement and exploring new tools and technologies Mentoring and guiding team members, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing Qualifications Who we're looking for: Degree More ❯
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Automation Test Lead

Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
N BROWN
We're looking for an Automation Test Lead to join our Technology team here at N Brown Group! You will define and drive the quality engineering strategy across our technology estate - spanning customer-facing websites, backend platforms, mobile applications, cloud-native services, and legacy systems. This role is perfect for someone passionate about quality at … technical leadership to our growing community of testers across squads and tribes, mentoring others and elevating capability. What will you do as an Automation Test Lead at N Brown? Strategic Leadership: Define, evolve, and advocate for a scalable, unified test automation strategy across websites, backend APIs, platforms, mobile apps, and legacy … and native mobile apps. Framework Ownership: Design and maintain modern automation frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Playwright, Appium, REST Assured), tailored to the needs of diverse teams. Community Leadership: Lead a cross-squad quality chapter/community of practice and mentor QA engineers across disciplines. Delivery Partnership: Collaborate with product, engineering, and platform leads to balance quality, speed, and More ❯
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Automation Test Lead

Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Capgemini
About the job you're considering We are seeking a skilled and experienced Automation Test Lead to ensure the quality and reliability of features for the digitalisation of a benefit line on the account. Experience with Java Spring Boot microservices, MongoDB, and Node JS frontend services is required. Hybrid working : The places that you work … identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service). Your role Lead the design, development, and execution of Java and BDD test scenarios. Oversee the documentation of test cases, scenarios, and results. Coordinate with the development team … approve test plans and results. Mentor team members on MongoDB and NoSQL databases. Optimize CI/CD pipelines and CASA framework. Ensure secure data handling using JWTs. Lead accessibility, performance, and security testing initiatives. Utilize Docker and Maven for testing. Ensure adherence to web standards and GOV.UK design system. You can bring your whole self to work. More ❯
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Automation Test Lead

Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Capgemini
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Automation Test Lead to ensure the quality and reliability of features for the digitalisation of a benefit line on the account. Experience with Java Spring Boot microservices, MongoDB, and Node JS frontend services is required. Hybrid working : The places that you work from day to day will vary … including: identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service) Your role Lead the design, development, and execution of Java and BDD test scenarios. Oversee the documentation of test cases, scenarios, and results. Coordinate with the development team … end-to-end testing. Review and approve test plans and results. Mentor team members on MongoDB and NoSQL databases. Optimize CI/CD pipelines and CASA framework. Lead accessibility, performance, and security testing initiatives. Utilize Docker and Maven for testing. Ensure adherence to web standards and GOV.UK design system. UK national with a British passport You can More ❯
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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

Slough, England, United Kingdom
JR United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: 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 automation 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 manage the test … 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

Knutsford, England, United Kingdom
Experis UK
Join to apply for the Test Automation Lead role at Experis UK 6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Test Automation Lead role at Experis UK Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Knutsford - 3 days on site … 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 … Engineering and Information Technology Industries Staffing and Recruiting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Experis UK by 2x Get notified about new Automation Test Lead jobs in Knutsford, England, United Kingdom . Manchester, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Swinton 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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Automation Test Lead

Guildford, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
JR United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: A great opportunity has come available for a Test Automation Engineer/Lead to join a company that is regularly awarded as a great place to work! You will be joining an established but consistently growing business where you can work hybrid and enjoy an environment … Automation Frameworks Good understanding of C# Hands-on approach API Automation Testing Create and define Test Plans with Test Lead Experience of CI/CD Pipelines and Azure DevOps or similar In return, you can enjoy a salary of up to £60,000 (although some flex depending on experience … and hybrid working (2 days per week on-site) plus other benefits. If you have experience in API Automation Testing , C#, E2E Testing and designing, creating and maintain automation frameworks then please apply today! Unfortunately there is no sponsorship with this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr More ❯
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Automation Test Lead

Staines-upon-Thames, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
JR United Kingdom
Social network you want to login/join with: A great opportunity has come available for a Test Automation Engineer/Lead to join a company that is regularly awarded as a great place to work! You will be joining an established but consistently growing business where you can work hybrid and enjoy an environment … Automation Frameworks Good understanding of C# Hands-on approach API Automation Testing Create and define Test Plans with Test Lead Experience of CI/CD Pipelines and Azure DevOps or similar In return, you can enjoy a salary of up to £60,000 (although some flex depending on experience … and hybrid working (2 days per week on-site) plus other benefits. If you have experience in API Automation Testing , C#, E2E Testing and designing, creating and maintain automation frameworks then please apply today! Unfortunately there is no sponsorship with this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr 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
the UK excluding London
10th Percentile
£54,375
25th Percentile
£56,250
Median
£58,650
75th Percentile
£66,225
90th Percentile
£75,625