At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the creation of innovative automation frameworks using Playwright and C#.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company shaping the future of QA.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence testing strategy and grow your career.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by building automation from the ground up.
- Qualifications: Experience with Playwright, C#, and Agile delivery is essential.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Are you a Playwright and C# automation expert looking for the opportunity to build something from the ground up? This is a rare chance to take ownership of a greenfield test automation function, shaping frameworks, standards and best practice across a modern Microsoft technology estate.
As the Principal Automation Test Specialist, you'll lead the development and evolution of a Playwright-based automation framework, driving quality across Dynamics 365, Power Platform applications and key business-critical integrations. Working closely with developers, business analysts and senior stakeholders, you'll play a pivotal role in embedding automation within CI/CD pipelines and influencing testing strategy across the organisation.
What you'll be doing:
- Designing, building and maintaining automated test frameworks using Playwright and C#
- Creating robust regression, smoke and end-to-end test suites
- Integrating automation into Azure DevOps pipelines
- Supporting quality throughout the SDLC within Agile delivery teams
- Driving automation best practice, framework scalability and test reliability
- Influencing testing strategy and helping shape a growing QA function
Essential Skills:
- Strong hands‑on experience with Playwright and C#/.NET
- Proven ability to build and maintain automation frameworks
- Experience integrating automated testing into Azure DevOps
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Strong understanding of test automation principles and Agile delivery
Desirable:
- Dynamics 365 and/or Power Platform testing experience
- Financial Services experience
- Knowledge of AI‑driven automation testing approaches
Competitive salary + excellent benefits! Hybrid working (3 days per week in Leeds). This is an outstanding opportunity to make a genuine impact, take ownership of a greenfield automation capability and help define QA standards for the future. Ready to build something from the ground up? Apply today or get in touch to find out more.
Principal Automation Test Specialist in Leeds employer: Harvey Nash Group
Join a leading Financial Services firm in London that prioritises innovation and security, offering a dynamic work culture where your expertise in information security and IT risk management will be valued. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to lead high-performing teams in a collaborative environment. Enjoy competitive benefits and the unique advantage of working in one of the world's financial capitals, where your contributions will make a significant impact.
