Lead Test Automation Engineer (Permanent) - Hybrid (90% Remote)
Your new role
As a Lead Test Automation Engineer, you have the opportunity to help shape testing across the whole organisation. Part of the role is helping shape the direction of the clients' testing strategy as we look to adopt technology such as AI into our toolset. You will also be part of a wider cross-government testing group that meets to share challenges and ideas that can be utilised across government. You will help lead the testing community for this client, providing mentoring to the community, a chance to help shape people's careers. The role has wide autonomy to make decisions on testing approaches, including guides provided to our suppliers with the need to see approval from line management. We provide a wide range of training and career development, encouraging attendance at relevant conferences, specific training courses, and other career development opportunities (such as sponsorship for relevant degrees). The role will be part of the leadership group of software and testing engineering, helping shape technology, skills, and the overall direction of the department. The role also has the opportunity and is encouraged to develop their own ideas and proof of concepts across the testing spectrum. What you'll need to succeed
Experience in technical leadership (in a technical/support team environment). Wide practical experience in using agreed standards to design test strategies, approaches, and tests for a wide range of applications and services. A comprehensive understanding of Test Automation, Functional testing, Non-Functional testing, and technical breadth. Hands-on experience of building and maintaining test automation frameworks. Routinely uses automated testing tools and techniques. Understanding and application of testing at the integration level across a number of complex and interrelated systems. What you'll get in return
57,670 (RRA up to 10k) 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. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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As a Lead Test Automation Engineer, you have the opportunity to help shape testing across the whole organisation. Part of the role is helping shape the direction of the clients' testing strategy as we look to adopt technology such as AI into our toolset. You will also be part of a wider cross-government testing group that meets to share challenges and ideas that can be utilised across government. You will help lead the testing community for this client, providing mentoring to the community, a chance to help shape people's careers. The role has wide autonomy to make decisions on testing approaches, including guides provided to our suppliers with the need to see approval from line management. We provide a wide range of training and career development, encouraging attendance at relevant conferences, specific training courses, and other career development opportunities (such as sponsorship for relevant degrees). The role will be part of the leadership group of software and testing engineering, helping shape technology, skills, and the overall direction of the department. The role also has the opportunity and is encouraged to develop their own ideas and proof of concepts across the testing spectrum. What you'll need to succeed
Experience in technical leadership (in a technical/support team environment). Wide practical experience in using agreed standards to design test strategies, approaches, and tests for a wide range of applications and services. A comprehensive understanding of Test Automation, Functional testing, Non-Functional testing, and technical breadth. Hands-on experience of building and maintaining test automation frameworks. Routinely uses automated testing tools and techniques. Understanding and application of testing at the integration level across a number of complex and interrelated systems. What you'll get in return
57,670 (RRA up to 10k) 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. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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