qa automation lead

Erin Associates

<strong>Automation Test Lead - Yorkshire / Remote</strong><strong>£55,000 - £60,000 + bonus, 35-hour work week and great benefits</strong>This profitable and growing organisation require an experienced Automation Test Lead to join them and be responsible for defining, implementing, and executing robust automation testing strategies. Whilst you will develop and maintain the test framework and standards, a significant part of the role will still see hands-on work in automation scripting, manual scripting, automated test execution, and integrating with CI/CD pipelines.You will be joining an organisation that operate within the professional services sector but have a unique tech offering that sets them apart from competitors.<strong>Package:</strong><ul> <li>35-hour work week with flexible working opportunities</li><li>Private Pension, medical insurance, income protection</li><li>MIP scheme / Bonus opportunities</li><li>Death in service benefit 4x salary, EAP scheme</li><li>25 holidays per year plus bank holidays + buy/sell options.</li></ul> As Automation Test Lead you will lead the QA automation strategy across multiple product lines and platforms whilst defining automation and manual testing standards, guidelines, and best practices. This role will see you drive QA processes within Agile teams, whilst still analysing test results, identifying defects, and driving resolutions in collaboration with developers.The company have offices all over the UK, but the preferred candidate will be able to travel to Yorkshire on a semi-regular basis. <strong>Experience:</strong><ul> <li>Proven experience in an Automation Test Lead or Senior Automation QA role.</li><li>Strong hands-on experience in automation scripting, preferably across multiple platforms.</li><li>API testing, including tools and frameworks like Postman.</li><li>Experience testing data migrations and transformations</li><li>Demonstrated ability to test mobile and web applications in agile product environments.</li><li>Beneficial tooling experience - Cypress, Selenium, Playwright, Appium, Postman, JS-first UI automation, RSpec, Rails</li><li>Main programming languages used - JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Ruby</li><li>Agile / Scrum</li></ul> The company have an excellent reputation within their sector, and have experienced consecutive years of growth, posting record revenues for the last financial year. They promote a healthy work-life balance and will give you the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge.Click APPLY to be considered for the role as my client is aiming to interview as soon as possible. All interviews are to be conducted virtually, with the process requiring two stages.Contact - Millie EllisDue to a high volume of applications, if we have not responded within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your profile may be considered for other suitable vacancies that arise within the next 12 weeks.Erin Associates welcomes applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and disabilities. Please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process.Key words;<strong> Automation Test Lead, Lead Automation Tester, Automation Engineer. </strong><strong>Commutable from Leeds, Hull, Bradford, Sheffield, Manchester, Doncaster, York, Harrogate, Scunthorpe, Wakefield, Barnsley, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, Liverpool, Newcastle, Lincoln</strong>Erin Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Automation Test Lead

Zepto Systems Limited

<p>We are seeking a highly skilled SQA Automation Manager to lead our quality assurance automation strategy and ensure the delivery of high-quality SaaS products. The ideal candidate will manage a team of QA engineers, architect automation frameworks, and continuously improve automated testing processes across the organization.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Lead and mentor a team of SQA engineers in designing, developing, and executing automated test frameworks and scripts.</li><li>Drive Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) initiatives and review Gherkin feature files.</li><li>Define and implement test strategies for functional, regression, performance, and scalability testing.</li><li>Collaborate with product, development, and DevOps teams to ensure robust test coverage.</li><li>Design and maintain automation frameworks for web, API, and mobile applications.</li><li>Establish KPIs to track testing efficiency, test coverage, and defect management.</li><li>Stay up-to-date with industry trends to continually enhance testing practices.</li><li>Promote continuous improvement in QA tools, processes, and standards.</li></ul><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.</li><li><b>8+ years</b> of experience in Software Quality Assurance, with <b>4+ years</b> in automation.</li><li>Proven experience leading QA teams and driving quality initiatives.</li><li>Strong expertise with automation tools (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Appium).</li><li>Proficiency in scripting languages such as <b>Java or JavaScript</b>.</li><li>Hands-on experience with <b>API testing</b> (Postman, Rest Assured, SOAP UI).</li><li>Working knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., <b>JMeter</b>, Gatling).</li><li>Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Software Quality Assurance Manager (Automation)

Zoolatech

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>OVERVIEW</b></div>
</div><div><div>RESPONSIBILITIES</div>
</div><div><div>REQUIREMENTS</div>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><p><b>Guidewheel</b> is on a mission to empower all the world&rsquo;s factories to achieve sustainable peak performance. Our FactoryOps platform helps manufacturers double productivity while reducing energy costs and emissions through real-time visibility and automation.</p><p>
At its core, the platform transforms every machine into a smart, connected device using non-invasive power sensors - like a Fitbit for factories - providing actionable insights into performance and energy efficiency. Guidewheel is used by over 300 manufacturers globally, including Fortune 500 companies, and has been recognized by the World Economic Forum for its transformational potential.</p><p>
As <b>QA Automation Lead</b>, you will be the primary architect and driver of our test automation strategy. You will be responsible for hands-on test automation, framework development, and establishing quality engineering standards across the team. In this role, you&rsquo;ll directly shape the reliability and scalability of Guidewheel&rsquo;s FactoryOps platform, working closely with engineering, product, and design.</p><p>
You will also mentor engineers, create shared best practices, and take the lead in ensuring our rapid delivery cycles never compromise on quality.</p>
</div><div><ul><li><p>Design, implement, and maintain automation test frameworks for web applications and distributed systems.</p></li><li><p>
Establish baseline architecture and standards for test automation across the stack (front-end, back-end, integration, and API).</p></li><li><p>
Collaborate cross-functionally with developers, designers, and product owners to define testable requirements and quality gates.</p></li><li><p>
Set up and optimize CI/CD test pipelines and integrate automated testing into every part of the SDLC.</p></li><li><p>
Lead and support test case development using <b>Playwright</b>.</p></li><li><p>
Coach and mentor engineers to elevate the team&rsquo;s overall testing proficiency and quality ownership.</p></li><li><p>
Monitor test effectiveness, identify gaps, and ensure efficient debugging and root cause analysis of defects.</p></li><li><p>
Contribute to performance, reliability, and security testing strategies in cloud-based environments.</p></li><li><p>
Act as a key quality stakeholder during planning, ensuring quality is embedded from concept through delivery</p><p></p><p><b>
Nice to Have</b></p></li></ul><ul><li><p>
Experience with performance, load, and security testing.</p></li><li><p>
Familiarity with Google Cloud or similar platforms.</p></li><li><p>
Background in industrial IoT, manufacturing tech, or hardware/software integration.</p></li><li><p>
Previous experience in early-stage startups or scale-ups.</p></li></ul>
</div><div><ul><li><p><b>8+ years</b> of experience in software testing and test automation, preferably for SaaS or data-intensive platforms.</p></li><li><p>
Proven experience architecting and scaling automation frameworks in a modern JavaScript/TypeScript environment.</p></li><li><p>
Strong knowledge of end-to-end testing frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Playwright), unit testing (e.g., Jest, Mocha), and CI/CD tools.</p></li><li><p>
Strong programming skills in <b>TypeScript</b> or <b>JavaScript</b>.</p></li><li><p>
Hands-on experience with testing distributed systems, APIs, and cloud-native applications.</p></li><li><p>
Familiarity with databases (<b>PostgreSQL</b>) and caching systems (<b>Redis</b>) is a plus.</p></li><li><p>
Ability to lead by example, with a proactive, collaborative, and quality-first mindset.</p></li><li><p>
Excellent communication skills and experience working in agile, distributed teams.</p></li><li><p>
Entrepreneurial drive with a desire to contribute beyond your core responsibilities and shape the future of the product and engineering culture.</p></li></ul>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><p>Location:
</p><div>Istanbul, Turkey
</div></div><div><p>Seniority:
</p><div>Lead
</div></div><div><p>Technologies:
</p><div>Automation QA, TypeScript
</div></div></div></div><div><div><p>Benefits:
</p><ul><li><b>Paid Vacation
</b></li><li><b>Hybrid Work (home/office)
</b></li><li><b>Sick Days
</b></li><li><b>Sport/Insurance Compensation
</b></li><li><b>Holidays Day Off
</b></li><li><b>English Classes
</b></li><li><b>Training Compensation
</b></li><li><b>Transportation compensation</b></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Automation QA Lead

Oz tech works

<p><b>JOB TYPE: Full Time, Permanent, ONSITE </b><br/><b>JOB LOCATION: Bahria Orchard Phase 4, Lahore</b></p><p><b>*Immediate Joining*</b></p><p><b>Position Overview: </b></p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead SQA Automation Engineer to oversee our quality assurance automation strategies and ensure the highest level of software quality across our multiple platforms having e-commerce, classified &amp; real estate domains. The ideal candidate will lead a team of QA engineers, design robust automation frameworks, and drive the continuous improvement of automated testing processes.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities: </b></p><p>&#9679; Lead and mentor a team of SQA engineers in designing, developing, and executing automated test frameworks and scripts</p><p>&#9679; Define and implement comprehensive test strategies for functional, regression, performance, and scalability testing</p><p>&#9679; Collaborate closely with product management, development, and DevOps teams to understand requirements and ensure robust test coverage</p><p>&#9679; Design and maintain test automation frameworks for web, API, and mobile applications using modern automation tools</p><p>&#9679; Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for testing efficiency, test coverage, and defect management</p><p>&#9679; Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines to integrate automated testing processes seamlessly</p><p>&#9679; Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in quality engineering and automation to enhance testing practices</p><p>&#9679; Drive continuous improvements in software quality processes, tools, and best practices</p><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><p><b>Qualifications: </b></p><p>&#9679; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field</p><p>&#9679; 6+ years of experience in software quality assurance with at least 3+ years in automation testing</p><p>&#9679; Proven experience leading QA teams and driving quality initiatives</p><p>&#9679; Expertise in designing automation frameworks using tools like Selenium, Cypress, Appium, or similar technologies</p><p>&#9679; Strong proficiency with scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, or similar) for automation</p><p>&#9679; Hands-on experience with API testing tools such as Postman, Rest Assured, or SOAP UI</p><p>&#9679; Proficiency in working with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps for automated testing integration</p><p>&#9679; Familiarity with performance and load testing tools such as JMeter or Gatling</p><p>&#9679; Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail</p><p>&#9679; Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills</p><p><b>Preferred Skills: </b></p><p>&#9679; Experience with cloud-based platforms and domains such as e-commerce, classified &amp; real estate domains</p><p>&#9679; Knowledge of security testing methodologies and tools</p><p><b>Benefits: </b></p><p><b>What We Offer: </b></p><p>&#9679; A dynamic and collaborative work environment</p><p>&#9679; Competitive salary and benefits package</p><p>&#9679; Opportunities for professional growth and development</p><p>&#9679; A chance to make a significant impact on cutting-edge platforms such Wise Market, Wise Wheels etc</p><p><b>JOB TYPE: Full Time, Permanent, ONSITE </b><br/><b>JOB LOCATION: Bahria Orchard Phase 4, Lahore</b></p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: Rs200,000.00 - Rs250,000.00 per month</p><p>Work Location: In person</p><p>Application Deadline: 14/07/2025</p>

Senior QA Automation Engineer

DigitalOcean

<div><div><p>Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have a growth mindset, naturally like to think big and bold, and are energized by the fast-paced environment of a true industry disruptor, you'll find your place here. We value winning together&mdash;while learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for the dreamers and builders in the world.</p></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></h2>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Strategy &amp; Architecture</b></h3>
<ul><li><b>Design and Implement:</b> Own the architecture, design, and implementation of a <b>robust, scalable, and maintainable automation framework</b></li>
<li><b>CI/CD Integration:</b> Drive the full integration of automated tests (UI, API, Unit, Integration) into the <b>Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)</b> pipelines (e.g., Jenkins) to enable &quot;Shift-Left&quot; testing.</li>
<li><b>Cloud Testing Focus:</b> Define specific strategies for testing <b>cloud-native services</b>, including containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and serverless functions.</li>
<li><b>Tool Evaluation:</b> Research, evaluate, and recommend new testing tools, technologies, and <b>AI/ML solutions</b> to enhance test coverage and efficiency, particularly in a cloud context.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Technical Leadership &amp; Execution</b></h3>
<ul><li><b>Hands-on Development:</b> Serve as a <b>hands-on coding expert</b>, developing complex automated test scripts for APIs, microservices, and user interfaces using industry-standard languages</li>
<li><b>Defect Management:</b> Oversee the defect lifecycle, ensuring timely root cause analysis, and implementing preventative measures within the automation suite.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Team &amp; Collaboration</b></h3>
<ul><li><b>Mentorship:</b> Lead, mentor, and coach a team of QA and SDET engineers on automation best practices, framework usage, and cloud testing methodologies.</li>
<li><b>Cross-Functional Alignment:</b> Collaborate closely with <b>Product Owners, Cloud Architects, and DevOps teams</b> to understand technical requirements, define acceptance criteria, and ensure testing aligns with the overall cloud roadmap.</li>
<li><b>Reporting:</b> Establish and monitor <b>key quality metrics (KPIs)</b>, providing clear, actionable reports on test coverage, release readiness, and overall system quality to leadership.</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Qualifications</b></h2>
<ul><li><b>Experience:</b> 7+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance and Testing, with <b>3+ years</b> in a dedicated Test Automation Lead or Architect role.</li>
<li><b>Cloud Expertise:</b> <b>Proven experience testing and automating solutions hosted on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)</b>, including familiarity with IaaS, PaaS, and related services (e.g., EC2/VMs, S3/Storage, Kubernetes).</li>
<li><b>Framework Proficiency:</b> Expert-level knowledge of designing and implementing <b>test automation frameworks</b> from scratch using common tools</li>
<li><b>Testing Types:</b> In-depth experience with API automation and integrating tests into Git-based source control and CI tools.</li>
<li><b>Methodology:</b> Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.</li>
</ul>
<ul><li>This is an Onsite role</li></ul>
<p><i>
#LI-Onsite</i></p><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Why You'll Like Working for DigitalOcean</b></h2>
<ul><li><b>We innovate with purpose. </b>You'll be a part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions.</li>
<li><b>We prioritize career development.</b> At DO, you'll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our organizational development team will provide you with resources to ensure you keep growing. We provide employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education. All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth and development.</li>
<li><b>We care about your well-being. </b>Regardless of your location, we will provide you with a competitive array of benefits to support you from our Employee Assistance Program to Local Employee Meetups to flexible time off policy, to name a few. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary based on local regulations and preferences.</li>
<li><b>We reward our employees. </b>The salary range for this position is based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills. You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.</li>
<li><b>DigitalOcean is an equal-opportunity employer. </b>We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.</li></ul></div></div>

Senior (QA) Automation Engineer

Tabby

<div><span style="font-size: 11px;">We are seeking a highly skilled SDET Tech lead to join our team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and managing testing tools, conducting problem analysis, and providing leadership in improving quality assurance processes. This role requires a deep understanding of automation, tool creation, and team management, as well as the ability to work hands-on with code and infrastructure.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><b><br></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><b>Key Responsibilities</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Create and maintain testing tools to enhance the efficiency of our quality assurance processes.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Lead the development and implementation of automation frameworks and scripts, with a focus on Go (Golang).</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Research and troubleshoot issues in the system, providing solutions to improve performance and stability.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Assist colleagues from other teams, providing technical guidance and support, and reviewing merge requests from peers.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Work on improving continuous integration and delivery pipelines, ensuring smooth deployment of code.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Serve as a thought leader within the team, managing QA processes, overseeing automation efforts, and driving improvements in tooling and practices.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Respond to requests from colleagues, troubleshoot issues, and ensure quality across different services and teams.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><b><br></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;"><b>Skills, Knowledge &amp; Expertise</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Proven experience as a QA Lead, Automation Engineer, or SDET, with a track record of managing quality processes and leading test automation initiatives.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Strong proficiency in Go (Golang) for both automation and service development.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Hands-on experience with building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Ability to manage, analyze, and improve QA direction, including identifying and eliminating inefficient tools and practices.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Experience with monitoring, alerting systems, and fixing issues in production environments.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Solid knowledge of test frameworks and the ability to write testing tools from scratch.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11px;">Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams and help solve problems beyond QA.</span></div><div><br></div>

Senior SDET ll

Syslab Technologies

<p>We are seeking a skilled Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to join our team in Pakistan.</p><p><b>Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Lead the design and implementation of robust automation frameworks for web, mobile,</li></ul><p>and API testing.</p><ul><li>Build and maintain automated regression, integration, and performance test suites.</li></ul><ul><li>Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support fast, reliable releases.</li></ul><ul><li>Mentor junior QA engineers and establish QA automation best practices.</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with product, development, and DevOps teams to ensure quality across the</li></ul><p>SDLC.</p><ul><li>Analyze test results, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements.</li></ul><p>Requirements:</p><ul><li>5+ years of QA experience, with at least 3 years focused on automation.</li></ul><ul><li>Expertise in automation tools (e.g., Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, Appium).</li></ul><ul><li>Strong programming/scripting skills in JavaScript, Python, or Java.</li></ul><ul><li>Proven experience building automation frameworks from scratch.</li></ul><ul><li>Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.).</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.</li></ul><p>Nice to Have:</p><ul><li>Experience with performance testing (JMeter, k6) or security testing.</li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).</li></ul><ul><li>Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: Rs120,000.00 - Rs230,000.00 per month</p><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Automation : 5 years (Required)</li><li>Cypress, Playwright or Selenium: 3 years (Required)</li></ul><p>Willingness to travel:</p><ul><li>25% (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Quality Assurance Engineer

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