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Managing Consultant | Passionate about Building High Performing Tech Teams | 30+ recommendations on LinkedIn | Powerlifting Enjoyer

A forward-thinking SaaS company is on the lookout for a Test Automation Lead to drive their testing strategy and automation practices across multiple Agile projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a company recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (2023–2025).

Location: Egham, Surrey (Hybrid working available)

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: 35 hours/week, flexible between 8am and 6pm

Reports to: Head of Testing and Service Delivery

Further information hybrid arrangements:

Office attendance up until end of this year is as and when required for key project/team meetings – circa 3-4 times per month. From January next year, expectation is that people will work from the office 4 days in every 10 working days (average of 2 per week).

What You’ll Do

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of test automation frameworks

Collaborate with developers, analysts, testers and stakeholders across Agile squads

Own automation strategies and test lifecycle planning for major releases

Troubleshoot framework issues and guide hands-on implementation

Support both manual and automated testing where needed

Mentor and coach automation team members

Drive continuous process improvement and quality assurance

What You’ll Bring

7–10 years’ experience in software testing, including test automation leadership

Strong hands-on experience with C# .NET, API test automation, and CI/CD pipelines

Skilled in building and maintaining scalable, reusable frameworks

Proficient in Azure DevOps, Git, and other modern test management tools

Excellent stakeholder communication, planning, and coordination skills

Confident working in Agile environments with cross-functional teams

Positive, self-driven attitude and ability to work independently

Nice to have: Logistics domain experience, ISTQB certification, exposure to Selenium

Recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces & for Wellbeing

Hybrid working + flexible hours

23 days’ holiday (rising to 26) + bank holidays

Performance-based annual bonus

Employer pension contribution up to 10%

Mental health and wellbeing support via AXA

Paid time off for mental and physical health

Regular social events and wellbeing days

If you're a proactive test automation leader ready to shape quality assurance at scale, we’d love to hear from you.

Message me or apply today to join a team where innovation and wellbeing go hand-in-hand.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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