QA Automation Lead

At CV-Library, we have a simple vision: to help the world to work and we are looking for exceptional and talented people to help us realise this vision in both UK and overseas markets. We are in a period of accelerated growth, following a year of key strategic acquisitions and significant investment across all parts of the business from Tech and Data to People and HR, there's never been a more exciting time to join us or a better place to grow your career! The Role As a QA Automation Lead, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of our software products through the implementation of automated testing and leading a team of skilled QA engineers. In this position, you will be responsible for developing and implementing automation strategies and frameworks, guiding your team in creating and maintaining automated test scripts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality software releases. You will be based at our Fleet Head Office and work on a hybrid basis. It is expected that you will spend at least one day a week in the office, but this may increase up to 3 days per week as the team grows. Responsibilities: * Develop and implement automation strategies and frameworks to improve efficiency and quality of testing processes * Lead a team of QA engineers, providing guidance, mentoring, and training * Create and maintain automated test scripts to validate software functionality * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product owners, and project managers, to determine test requirements and timelines * Perform code reviews of automated test scripts and provide feedback for improvements * Monitor and analyze test results, identify issues, and work with the development team to troubleshoot and resolve * Keep up to date with industry best practices and emerging trends in QA automation Requirements Essential: * Minimum of 5 years of experience in software QA, with focus on automation * Proven experience in leading a team of QA engineers * Strong knowledge of automated testing frameworks and tools, such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar * Experience with test management and defect tracking tools, such as Jira or Bugzilla * Proficiency in a programming language, such as Java or Python * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems, such as Jenkins and Git * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills * Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams * Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks * Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies Desirable: * ISTQB or other relevant testing certifications * Experience with performance and load testing tools, such as JMeter * Experience with mobile testing frameworks, such as Appium * Experience working in an e-commerce or job board industry Benefits * 25 days annual leave, plus additional days for length of service and your birthday! * Regular team incentives and social events, including annual Christmas and Summer parties * Staff Gift Shop * Life Insurance and Company Pension * Employee Assistance Programme (Mental Health & Well-being support) * Great culture and work environment * Staff Gift Shop * Access to MediCash We are actively committed to promoting a fully diverse and inclusive workforce and we welcome applications for this role from all candidates who meet the key requirements. Due to the occasional onsite requirement for this role, it would be most suitable for UK based candidates. All applicants must already hold the Right to Work in the UK