Outside Spy
Manchester, UK
Automation Test Lead (Hands-on) – Outside IR35 Manchester or London Hybrid (1–2 days onsite) 12-month contract Start Feb £400 per day (Ltd) We’re working with a fast-paced, international organisation that’s investing heavily in its technology platforms and scaling at speed. With an automation-first testing strategy , they’re building a Testing Centre of Excellence to underpin three major, business-critical transformation programmes . This is a proper hands-on Automation Test Lead role — not a management-only position. With 200+ test cases already defined , you’ll be expected to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact within a high-energy delivery environment. What you’ll be doing day-to-day: Building and maintaining automated test frameworks (approx. 80% hands-on) Collaborating closely with developers, product owners, and senior stakeholders Providing estimations, planning, and test strategy input Mentoring and supporting junior...