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Automation Test Lead
Permanent
Location: Home / Brighton (6 days a month on site)
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (+ excellent benefits including bonus & 27% pension contributions)

Skills: Team Lead / Management experience, Test Strategy Implementation, Hands on test automation skills (C#, Selenium or Playwright)

We are seeking a dynamic Automation Test Lead to join a forward-thinking, technology-driven public sector organisation. As a key member of the Test Team, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of a wide range of software and applications, contributing directly to the development of new systems.

This is a hands-on leadership role, where you will lead and mentor a team of 8 Automation Test Engineers. While previous line management experience is preferred, we're also open to individuals with strong experience in delivering test plans and strategies who are looking to take on a leadership role.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive the delivery of high-quality outcomes for Change and IT delivery initiatives.
Implement Test Strategies and Plans (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) to ensure the comprehensive testing of in-scope applications and systems.
Lead continuous process improvements for functional and non-functional testing frameworks.
Develop and oversee the creation of End-to-End testing scenarios (manual and automated) for both Change and BAU.
Supervise the development of robust regression packs (manual and automated) to support BAU releases.
Focus on ensuring quality in product releases and effectively report on behalf of the testing team.
Provide leadership and support for line management processes as delegated by the Test Manager.Essential Skills:

Proven experience in testing techniques, standards, methodologies, and best practices within a software development or testing environment.
Strong working knowledge of the end-to-end software testing lifecycle, from test scenario identification to writing tests and raising defects.
Experience with test management tools such as Test Rail, HPALM, or Microsoft Test Manager.
Ability to mentor and guide team members, identifying training needs and helping to deliver relevant training.
Leadership experience within project or workstream environments, assisting in the implementation of project improvement plans.
Excellent collaboration skills, working effectively across teams to achieve goals outlined in the Test Strategy.
Ability to coordinate testing efforts during live incidents, ensuring timely reporting and communication for critical issues or risks.Desirable Skills:

ISTQB/ISEB Foundation Certificate or equivalent experience.
Experience with Microsoft Technology Stack and tools such as Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of testing methodologies including Waterfall and Agile (Scrum/Kanban).Person Specification:

Highly organised with strong time management skills.
Ability to prioritise tasks and take initiative.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Strong communication skills at all levels.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Proven leadership and team management skills