Lead Test Automation Engineer (Permanent) - Hybrid (90% Remote)Your new role As a Lead Test Automation Engineer, you have the opportunity to help shape testing across the whole organisation. Part of the role is helping shape the direction of the clients' testing strategy as we look to adopt such technology as AI into our toolset. You will also be part of a wider cross-government testing group that meets to share challenges and ideas that can be utilised across government. You will help lead the testing community for this client, providing mentoring to the community, a chance to help shape people's careers. The role has wide autonomy to make decisions on testing approaches including Guides are given to our suppliers with the need to see approval from line management. We provide a wide range of training and career development, we encourage attendance at relevant conferences, specific training courses & other Career development (such as sponsorship for relevant degrees) The role will be part of the leadership group of software and testing engineering, helping shape technology, skills and the overall direction of the dept. The role also has opportunity and indeed is encouraged to develop their own ideas, proof of concepts across the testing spectrum. What you'll need to succeed Have experience of technical leadership (in a technical/support team environment) Wide practical experience In using agreed standards to design test strategies, approaches, and tests for a wide range of applications and services. A comprehensive understanding of Test Automation, Functional testing, Non-Functional testing, and technical breadth Has hands-on experience of building and maintaining test automation frameworks Routinely uses automated testing tools and techniques. Understanding and application of testing at the integration level across a number of complex and interrelated systems.What you'll get in return £57,670 (RRA up to 10k) 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. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)