Lead Software Automation Tester – Selenium & Java/Python

In Cork; Belfast; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Software Automation Tester in Belfast to take ownership of automation projects and lead a talented QA team. In this role, you will design and execute automated test solutions, review requirements, and mentor fellow testers. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in software test automation, with strong skills in Selenium and scripting in Java or Python. Competitive salary around £43,000, plus benefits including bonus scheme and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Company pension (5% employer contribution)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Death in service cover (13x basic salary)

Genuine career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in software test automation within a development environment.
• Proven experience with automated scripts in Java or Python.
• Strong understanding of structured software testing and development lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead, design and execute automated test solutions.
• Support and mentor fellow testers on best practices.
• Plan, create and deliver functional, integration and performance testing.
• Set up, configure and deploy test environments.

Skills

Selenium

Java

Python

MS SQL

ASP.Net

C#

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Computer Science

Tools

Visual Studio IDE

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Job description

A leading tech company is seeking a Software Automation Tester in Belfast to take ownership of automation projects and lead a talented QA team. In this role, you will design and execute automated test solutions, review requirements, and mentor fellow testers. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in software test automation, with strong skills in Selenium and scripting in Java or Python. Competitive salary around £43,000, plus benefits including bonus scheme and 25 days holiday.