654 Test Automation Lead jobs in the United Kingdom

Your new company
Hays Technology are recruiting a Lead Test Automation Engineer to join a prestigious organisation based in Leeds. This is a permanent opportunity offering the chance to lead/mentor a high-performing test automation team within a forward-thinking and innovative environment.

Your new role
In your new role, you will lead a small team of test automation engineers, overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of automated testing across critical applications. You'll be responsible for functional, system, integration, end-to-end, and security testing using tools such as Selenium and Karate.

You'll collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and architects to enhance automation assets, while also contributing to performance testing using JMeter and LoadRunner. The role involves continuous improvement, mentoring, and active participation in recruitment and strategic initiatives.

What you'll need to succeed

Essential skills and experience

• Proven hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g. Selenium, Karate)
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and scripting languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript)
• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner
• Ability to lead and mentor technical test teams
• Excellent collaboration skills across DevOps and product teams
• Exposure to Oracle ERP systems and data platforms

Desirable skills

• Familiarity with middleware technologies (Kafka, IBM MQ, ACE)
• Experience with security testing tools (e.g. Fortify, SonarQube, Twistlock)
• Knowledge of application monitoring tools such as Control M
• Exposure to generative AI and Tableau reporting

What you'll get in return
This exciting role offers a salary between 47,000 - 60,000, depending on experience, along with excellent benefits including generous holidays, a competitive pension scheme and hybrid working.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Your new company
Hays Technology are recruiting a Lead Test Automation Engineer to join a prestigious organisation based in Leeds. This is a permanent opportunity offering the chance to lead/mentor a high-performing test automation team within a forward-thinking and innovative environment.

Your new role
In your new role, you will lead a team of 8-10 test automation engineers, overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of automated testing across critical applications. You'll be responsible for functional, system, integration, end-to-end, and security testing using tools such as Selenium and Karate.

You'll collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and architects to enhance automation assets, while also contributing to performance testing using JMeter and LoadRunner. The role involves continuous improvement, mentoring, and active participation in recruitment and strategic initiatives.

What you'll need to succeed

Essential skills and experience

• Proven hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g. Selenium, Karate)
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and scripting languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript)
• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner
• Ability to lead and mentor technical test teams
• Excellent collaboration skills across DevOps and product teams
• Exposure to Oracle ERP systems and data platforms

Desirable skills

• Familiarity with middleware technologies (Kafka, IBM MQ, ACE)
• Experience with security testing tools (e.g. Fortify, SonarQube, Twistlock)
• Knowledge of application monitoring tools such as Control M
• Exposure to generative AI and Tableau reporting
• Participation in innovation initiatives such as hackathons

What you'll get in return
This exciting role offers a salary between 47,000 - 57,000, depending on experience, along with excellent benefits including generous holidays, a competitive pension scheme and hybrid working.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Your new company
Hays Technology are recruiting a Lead Test Automation Engineer to join a prestigious organisation based in Leeds. This is a permanent opportunity offering the chance to lead/mentor a high-performing test automation team within a forward-thinking and innovative environment.

Your new role
In your new role, you will lead a team of 8-10 test automation engineers, overseeing the design,.

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Data Test Automation Technical lead

Location: London, UK

6 Months Contract or FTC

2 days onsite work per week

·   Overall Exp - 10 - 12 years, Relevant exp - 6 - 8 years. 

·   Excellent experience in testing of data

·   Experience in creating data testing frameworks from scratch

·   Provide guidance to the team for testing of data demonstrating real experience in technology and processes

·   Technology experience

o   JMeter – for API testing (Load and Performance testing experience not needed)

o   Groovy

o   Pyspark – Should be able to write scripts for data processing

o   Data Lakes

o   Kafka Streamsets

o   AWS cloud

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Data Test Automation Technical lead

Location: London, UK

6 Months Contract or FTC

2 days onsite work per week

• Overall Exp - 10 - 12 years, Relevant exp - 6 - 8 years.

• Excellent experience in testing of data

• Experience in creating data testing frameworks from scratch

• Provide guidance to the team for testing of data demonstrating real experience in technology and processes

• Technology experience

o JMeter – for API testing (Load and Performance testing experience not needed)

o Groovy

o Pyspark – Should be able to write scripts for data processing

o Data Lakes

o Kafka Streamsets

o AWS cloud

Requirements

• Overall Exp - 10 - 12 years, Relevant exp - 6 - 8 years.

• Excellent experience in testing of data

• Experience in creating data testing frameworks from scratch

• Provide guidance to the team for testing of data demonstrating real experience in technology and processes

• Technology experience

o JMeter – for API testing (Load and Performance testing experience not needed)

o Groovy

o Pyspark – Should be able to write scripts for data processing

o Data Lakes

o Kafka Streamsets

o AWS cloud

Pinewood.AI is seeking a technically strong, hands-on Test Lead to own and deliver our quality strategy for our Automotive Intelligence Platform. You’ll drive an automation-first testing approach, combining robust automated frameworks with practical, risk-based manual testing to ensure stable, high-quality releases as we expand into new markets.

In this role, you’ll define testing standards, build and maintain automated UI, integration and regression suites (we favour Playwright and the Microsoft tech stack), introduce data-driven test metrics, and mentor a small team of testers. Working closely with developers, product managers, support and implementation teams, you’ll close quality gaps, reduce recurring issues and improve release cadence. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll set strategy and also write tests, build frameworks, and integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Define and own the QA strategy with a focus on automation-first testing across UI, integration and regression suites.
• Design, build and maintain automated test frameworks (Playwright preferred) and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines.
• Lead hands-on testing, including writing automated tests, performing manual exploratory testing, and triaging defects.
• Collaborate with Product, Development and Support teams to create test plans, acceptance criteria and release gates.
• Implement automated UI and API/integration tests to ensure robust regression coverage for critical user journeys.
• Establish and report on test metrics (defect trends, coverage, release health) to drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor and guide other testers/engineers, acting as a technical lead while remaining hands-on.
• Investigate live issues, support post-release troubleshooting, and expand automated coverage where gaps are found.
• Work in a hybrid model (approx. 2 days onsite at Birmingham Business Park) with occasional travel to other offices or customer sites.

Why Join us? 
This is a rare opportunity to shape the QA function in a fast-growing, innovative automotive software company. You’ll work with modern tools and approaches, have a direct impact on release quality, and play a pivotal role in helping us deliver outstanding products to automotive retailers and OEMs across the globe. With a culture that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence, Pinewood.AI is the place to make your mark. 

About Us: 
Our story began more than 20 years ago, but right from the start, it has been rooted in the specific needs of the automotive industry. As automotive professionals as well as technologists, we wanted to build practical technology solutions that were designed around how automotive businesses work, recognising what makes them different. Pinewood.AI is an unparalleled Automotive Intelligence Platform that enables automotive retail customers and OEMs to drive growth and profitability throughout every aspect of their business. 

Pinewood’s cloud-based, secure end-to-end ecosystem unlocks the value of every customer. Our vision is to be the full-service technology partner that helps automotive retailers and OEMs run more efficiently and increase revenue by making better commercial and business decisions more easily. 

Requirements

Proven experience as a Senior QA or Test Lead in enterprise or SaaS environments.

• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright (preferred) or similar UI automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress).
• Solid understanding of integration and API testing, regression strategy, and CI/CD integration (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
• Practical coding experience writing automated tests in JavaScript/TypeScript or Microsoft-aligned languages (.NET/C#).
• Experience defining QA strategy, test plans, acceptance criteria, and using metrics to measure outcomes.
• Ability to lead a small team, mentor others, and take ownership for delivery quality.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on prevention through automation.

Desirable Experience:

• Testing dealer management systems or automotive retail software.
• Familiarity with service scheduling, parts inventory, warranty workflows and aftersales processes.
• Experience integrating Playwright or similar tools into Microsoft tech stacks and cloud CI pipelines.
• Previous experience mentoring or managing a small QA team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Bonus scheme
• Share scheme
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday plus all UK bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Ongoing training & professional development
• Free onsite gym (Birmingham)
• Regular social events
• Employee recognition and awards

Our client, a nationally recognised and award-winning manufacturer of high-voltage equipment, is experiencing continued growth and is seeking to appoint a Test Engineer to join their expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic business at the forefront of the power transformer sector, where innovation, quality, and reliability are key. The role offers professional development opportunities and a highly competitive benefits package.

As a Test Engineer, you will take a hands-on role in the testing, inspection, and repair of power transformers and associated electrical equipment, ensuring products meet customer specifications as well as international industry standards. You will be central to upholding the company’s reputation for excellence in transformer technology, working closely with multiple departments to support continuous improvement and product integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical testing and inspection of power transformers in line with IEC and other relevant industry standards.
• Interpret transformer technical drawings, wiring schematics, and specifications to verify compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Carry out equipment modifications and adjustments as required during the testing process.
• Accurately record test data, prepare detailed reports, and present findings for internal review and customer approval.
• Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to resolve technical issues and non-conformances.
• Maintain strict adherence to all safety protocols, particularly when working with high-voltage transformer testing.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience working with power transformers or other high-voltage electrical equipment.
• Strong understanding of transformer electrical testing techniques, standards, and instrumentation.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an engineering team.
• Excellent technical communication and reporting skills.

Test Engineer

Salary:  Up to £40,000 Bonus
Hours:  Day shifts 
Location:  Hook 

 Key Responsibilities:

• Configure and operate a range of advanced test equipment and systems
• Execute functional, environmental, and performance testing procedures
• Diagnose faults down to component level and implement effective corrective solutions
• Accurately document test results, anomalies, and resolution actions
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and engineering documentation
• Ensure test equipment is properly maintained and calibrated for optimal performance
• Work closely with engineering and quality teams to enhance product reliability
• Comply with all safety standards and operational protocols

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in electronics testing or engineering roles
• Demonstrated ability in fault diagnosis and component-level troubleshooting
• Industry background in SMT, aerospace, automotive, or electronics manufacturing
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Experience with automated test platforms such as ICT and functional testers
• Familiarity with ISO standards or Six Sigma methodologies is advantageous

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge facility
• Supportive and inclusive team culture

Apply now for the Test Engineer role!

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Our client, a reputable manufacturing company based in South England, is seeking a dedicated Test Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. In this role, you will be responsible for testing high value scientific / electronic products to ensure they meet quality and performance standards.

You will work closely with the production and design teams to develop, execute, and document test procedures, identify potential issues, and troubleshoot electronic systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of electronics and have previous experience in electronic testing environments. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining the high quality standards of the company's products, contributing to continuous improvement processes, and supporting production schedules to ensure timely delivery.

• Proven experience in electronics testing and fault diagnosis.
• Knowledge of electronic test equipment and testing methodologies.
• Ability to develop and execute test plans and protocols.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Background in electronics with relevant technical qualifications.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit manufacturing team, where your skills will directly impact product quality and customer satisfaction. The company values innovation, reliability, and technical expertise, providing a supportive environment for professional development. Benefits include a competitive salary, stability as a permanent employee, and the chance to work with cutting-edge electronic systems in a dynamic, growing company. If you are passionate about electronics and testing, this position provides an excellent platform to advance your career within a thriving business environment.