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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Leeds
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Testing
  • Industry

    Technology & Internet Services
  • Pay

    £47,000-£60,000+Benefits
  • Closing date

    2 Oct 2025

Lead Automation Test Engineer/Leeds/Hybrid/Permanent/Lead Automation Tester

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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