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Automation Test Lead

Qubit Talent Ltd
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is looking for a Testing Lead with a strong background in automation testing using Playwright or Puppeteer.
  • The role requires proven experience as a Testing Lead or Senior QA Engineer, ideally with at least 5 years in large-scale web applications.
  • The successful candidate will oversee the automation testing strategy and manage a QA team, ensuring high software quality for a globally used platform.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, along with opportunities for leadership and professional growth.
  • This position provides a chance to work in a collaborative international environment with flexible working options.

Our client, a leader in delivering high-quality, globally used web applications, is seeking a skilled Testing Lead with a strong background in automation testing using Playwright or Puppeteer. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a large, collaborative development team, shaping the QA processes of a widely impactful platform.

Role Overview:The Testing Lead will oversee the automation testing strategy and execution, managing QA efforts for a complex web application utilized by a global audience. In this role, the successful candidate will lead a QA team, collaborate with cross-functional development teams, and apply expertise in automation frameworks to ensure high software quality and seamless performance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor a team of QA professionals, fostering growth and high standards.
  • Design, implement, and optimize automation frameworks with Playwright or Puppeteer.
  • Work closely with a large development team to deliver comprehensive test coverage across a feature-rich, globally deployed application.
  • Develop and execute test cases for functional, regression, and performance testing.
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid, continuous delivery.
  • Participate in planning sessions with stakeholders to shape effective testing strategies.
  • Analyze test results, track defects, and collaborate with developers to resolve issues swiftly.
  • Drive ongoing improvements in QA processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance testing quality and efficiency.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as a Testing Lead or Senior QA Engineer, ideally with global, large-scale web applications.
  • Hands-on expertise in Playwright or Puppeteer automation.
  • Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and best practices.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and incorporating automated testing for continuous deployment.
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate within a large development team and across various departments.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What’s on Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Opportunities for leadership, growth, and development.
  • The chance to impact the quality of a high-profile, globally used web application.
  • A collaborative, international work environment with flexible working options.

How to Apply:If you have the expertise in Playwright or Puppeteer automation and are ready to lead QA for a global web application, please apply with your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and fit for the role.

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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.