Xpert: Lead Automation Test Engineer

Inspired Testing is building a network of remote based, SC cleared Lead Automation Test Engineers for upcoming opportunities during 2026. The role involves leading automation testing activities, improving quality engineering practices, and supporting delivery across modern software environments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of automated test solutions across complex systems
• Build and improve scalable automation frameworks for web, API, and service-based testing
• Work closely with developers, analysts, and delivery teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software lifecycle
• Review manual test cases and identify opportunities for automation and test optimisation
• Execute automated functional, regression, and integration testing across evolving releases
• Raise, track, and manage defects through to resolution, ensuring issues are clearly documented
• Contribute to test planning, effort estimation, reporting, and release readiness activities
• Support shift-left testing practices and help improve automation maturity within CI/CD environments

Requirements:

• Active SC clearance, or SC clearance plus NPPV3
• Strong experience in test automation within enterprise or regulated environments
• Hands-on experience with Selenium and strong working knowledge of C# and/or JavaScript
• Experience designing and executing automated test cases for user interfaces and service-based apps
• Experience building, maintaining, or improving automation frameworks
• Strong understanding of defect management, QA processes, and software testing best practice
• Able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within distributed teams
• Experience with Playwright or similar modern automation tools
• Experience with Azure DevOps and working within CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with cloud-based test tools such as BrowserStack or equivalent
• Knowledge of reporting frameworks such as Allure, Extent, or similar
• Experience testing across UI, API, middleware, and database layers
• Relevant certifications such as ISTQB or equivalent
• Experience working with offshore or distributed QA teams