Automation Test Lead - Hybrid
CV-LibraryLeeds, West YorkshirepermanentPosted: 1 May 2026
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Location: Leeds or Bradford (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits
We're working with an established and forward-thinking organisation investing heavily in its engineering and quality function.
They're looking for an Automation Test Lead to take ownership of testing strategy, drive automation maturity, and lead a growing QA team across a range of digital and enterprise projects.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll combine technical delivery with team leadership, helping shape QA best practices, improving automation frameworks, and embedding quality across the SDLC.
The Role
Lead, mentor, and develop a QA team
Define and implement test strategies and automation frameworks
Drive automation using Python, Selenium, and Playwright
Remain hands-on with manual and automated testing
Work closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders
Promote quality assurance and continuous improvementBenefits
Hybrid working (Leeds or Bradford, 3 days onsite)
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Flexi-time
Health, wellbeing and financial benefits
Cycle to Work scheme and EV scheme
Dedicated professional training budget for certifications and ongoing development
Professional Training & DevelopmentAbout You
Strong background in automation and manual testing
Experience with Selenium or Playwright
Experience designing test strategies and frameworks
Ability or ambition to lead and mentor a team
Consultancy background
Strong communication and stakeholder management skillsStrong focus on continuous learning with a dedicated training budget and support for certifications, structured development, and ongoing upskilling.
Why Apply?
A chance to step into a role with real influence over QA direction and automation strategy, within a collaborative environment offering clear progression and strong investment in your development
Location: Leeds or Bradford (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits
We're working with an established and forward-thinking organisation investing heavily in its engineering and quality function.
They're looking for an Automation Test Lead to take ownership of testing strategy, drive automation maturity, and lead a growing QA team across a range of digital and enterprise projects.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll combine technical delivery with team leadership, helping shape QA best practices, improving automation frameworks, and embedding quality across the SDLC.
The Role
Lead, mentor, and develop a QA team
Define and implement test strategies and automation frameworks
Drive automation using Python, Selenium, and Playwright
Remain hands-on with manual and automated testing
Work closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders
Promote quality assurance and continuous improvementBenefits
Hybrid working (Leeds or Bradford, 3 days onsite)
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Flexi-time
Health, wellbeing and financial benefits
Cycle to Work scheme and EV scheme
Dedicated professional training budget for certifications and ongoing development
Professional Training & DevelopmentAbout You
Strong background in automation and manual testing
Experience with Selenium or Playwright
Experience designing test strategies and frameworks
Ability or ambition to lead and mentor a team
Consultancy background
Strong communication and stakeholder management skillsStrong focus on continuous learning with a dedicated training budget and support for certifications, structured development, and ongoing upskilling.
Why Apply?
A chance to step into a role with real influence over QA direction and automation strategy, within a collaborative environment offering clear progression and strong investment in your development