Hiring: Principal Automation Test Consultant

Hiring: Principal Automation Test Consultant

Full-Time 63000 - 77000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
The Scale Factory

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and innovate in automation testing, creating bespoke solutions for diverse clients.
  • Company: Join Scale Factory, an AI enablement consultancy with a focus on quality and innovation.
  • Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, tailored training, and a supportive team culture.
  • Other info: Embrace a flexible work-life balance in a dynamic, inclusive environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on exciting projects across various industries while growing your career.
  • Qualifications: Experience in software engineering and a passion for automation and performance testing.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.

About Scale Factory

We are an AI enablement consultancy. Delivering quality-led AI-first foundations, embedding capability and excellence into the foundational fabric of the companies we work with. We give leaders the confidence to move faster, take smarter risks and pursue transformation. Formerly Ten10, we have deep roots in Quality which means we don't just build for the future, we ensure it actually works. We combine this engineering discipline with cutting-edge AI expertise to deliver robust, scalable foundations that turn ambitious transformation into reliable reality.

Here's why you'll love being part of our team:

  • Exciting Projects: Collaborate on challenging, impactful projects with a wide range of industries - from finance to government and beyond
  • Career Growth: Tailored training and development opportunities to help you reach your goals
  • Team Culture: Join a supportive, inclusive team that values collaboration, creativity, and innovation
  • Flexibility: Hybrid working lets you balance work and life

About the Role

As a Principal Software Developer in Test, you'll bring your extensive knowledge of software engineering, automation, and performance testing to create bespoke solutions for our clients. You'll also take a leadership role, guiding your team to success and leading by example.

You will:

  • Design and Develop: Build and support automation or performance test frameworks using the most appropriate solutions. Whether open source or commercial, or a combination.
  • Collaborate with Clients: Work closely with clients to understand their requirements and create tailored QA strategies.
  • Provide Expert Insights: Conduct technical QA health checks to assess and improve client approaches to automation or performance testing.
  • Lead and Mentor: Guide a team of talented engineers, providing mentorship and technical leadership.
  • Innovate: Stay tool-agnostic, recommending new tools and processes to continually enhance our clients’ testing capabilities.
  • Deliver Excellence: Create clear, concise documentation and deliver impactful solutions that exceed expectations.

What We're Looking For

If you don't tick every box but are excited about the role, we'd still love to hear from you. Passion and potential are just as important as experience.

Essential Skills

Hiring: Principal Automation Test Consultant employer: The Scale Factory

At Scale Factory, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation thrives. Our commitment to career growth is evident through tailored training opportunities and a supportive team culture that values collaboration and creativity. With the flexibility of hybrid working and the chance to engage in exciting projects across diverse industries, joining us as a Principal Cloud Consultant means becoming part of a forward-thinking consultancy dedicated to transforming businesses with AI-driven solutions.

The Scale Factory

Contact Details:

The Scale Factory Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Hiring: Principal Automation Test Consultant

Software Engineering
Automation Testing
Performance Testing
Test Framework Development
Client Collaboration
Quality Assurance Strategies
Technical QA Health Checks