Lead Automation Tester

Summary: We are seeking a Lead Automation Tester/Test Lead to implement a modern quality engineering strategy for Azure-hosted enterprise systems within a secure UK environment. The role involves leading automation strategies, aligning quality practices with DORA metrics, and designing scalable automation frameworks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automation within enterprise settings and a strong understanding of CI/CD processes. This position emphasizes continuous improvement and data-driven quality insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a risk-based automation strategy across functional, integration, and performance testing
• Align quality practices to DORA metrics (Lead Time, Deployment Frequency, Change Failure Rate, MTTR)
• Design scalable automation frameworks using Playwright and K6
• Embed fast, reliable automation into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines
• Promote test pyramid best practices and avoid brittle UI automation
• Define meaningful quality metrics beyond code coverage
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven quality insights

Key Skills:

• Proven experience leading automation strategy in enterprise environments
• Strong knowledge of modern test automation principles (CI-first, test pyramid, contract testing)
• Hands-on experience with Playwright and K6
• Strong Azure DevOps CI/CD experience
• Clear understanding of DORA metrics
• Experience working in secure or regulated environments

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Taunton

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT