Lead automation tester contract

This Lead Automation Tester contract role is based in London with a hybrid working pattern. You'll earn £50 per hour and work with a dynamic team on a 25-week contract, starting late October 2026. If you're ready to lead automated testing and mentor junior testers, this role is worth your attention.

Why this role, now

This Lead Automation Tester opening puts you at the centre of a collaborative team, driving quality for software products. You'll shape test strategies and automation frameworks, making a direct impact on project outcomes.

Success means delivering robust automated test solutions, mentoring junior testers, and optimising testing processes. You'll work closely with developers and QA engineers, ensuring testing objectives are met within tight timelines.

Your impact

Your day to day as Lead Automation Tester will focus on leadership and technical impact.

• You will define and implement test strategies that drive automation across projects.
• You will develop and execute automated test scripts using industry-standard tools and frameworks.
• You will manage test environments, ensuring reliability for all testing activities.
• You will mentor junior testers, sharing your expertise and supporting their development.

What you will bring

Must have

• Automation testing
• Automated test script development
• Test strategy definition
• Mentoring junior testers
• Experience with Test environment management, Automation tools and Reporting test outcomes.

Nice to have

• Software development lifecycle
• Quality assurance

The package

You'll earn £50 per hour for a 25-week contract, working 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.

This role follows a hybrid working pattern, based in London.

IR35 is not applicable.

You'll start in late October 2026 and join a team that values leadership and collaboration.

Sound like you? Apply now

Apply through our website if you're ready to take on this Lead Automation Tester contract. Our specialist industry team will be in touch to discuss your fit for the role.

SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | Level 16, 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales