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Automation Test Lead

Michael Page Technology
Posted 21 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Chorley, Lancashire PR7, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a SaaS company in the Travel sector, is seeking a Test Lead to join their expanding tech team following a recent large contract win.
  • This hybrid role requires 2 days a week in the office, with locations in Chorley and Daresbury, and you will be the first dedicated tester working alongside the development team.
  • The ideal candidate should have experience in setting up automation scripts from scratch and working as a sole tester or in a small team, with proficiency in tools like Selenium, SpecFlow, and Cypress.
  • The position offers a salary of £50,000 to £60,000 and requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in software testing and automation.
  • Additional benefits include flexible working, 25 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and the autonomy to shape the testing suite.

Our client is a SaaS company within the Travel sector. They recently won a large contract and are looking to grow the tech team with 3 new roles, including a Test Lead. They have offices in Chorley and Daresbury and this role is hybrid with 2 days a week in the office. This is a brand new role and you will be the first dedicated tester working alongside the development team.

Client Details

Our client is a SaaS company within the Travel sector. They recently won a large contract and are looking to grow the tech team with 3 new roles, including a Test Lead. They have offices in Chorley and Daresbury and this role is hybrid with 2 days a week in the office. This is a brand new role and you will be the first dedicated tester working alongside the development team.

Description

  • Take a lead of the testing suite
  • Collaborate with product owners, developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and define test strategies
  • Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts using common testing frameworks and tools - Selenium, SpecFlow, Cypress, Playwright etc
  • Implement and maintain automated test suites for functional testing, regression testing, and performance testing
  • Write and set up automation scripts from scratch
  • Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and release management activities to ensure high-quality software releases
  • Stay updated on emerging trends and best practices in software testing and automation
  • Assist with releases to live

Profile

Must haves:

  • Set up automation scripts from scratch yourself
  • Worked as a sole tester / in a small team
  • Experience with automation tools (Playwright, Selenium, Cypress etc)

Nice to haves:

  • Cloud experience

Job Offer

  • Flexible working
  • Autonomy to shape the testing suite
  • 25 days holiday
  • Pension

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.