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Automation Test Lead – Contract (Inside IR35)Sector: Legal / Professional ServicesLocation: UK (Remote, with occasional client engagement as required)Contract Duration: 2 February 2026 – 11 May 2026IR35 Status: Inside IR35 (via approved IR35 / umbrella agency)Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Automation Test Lead to join a Quality Assurance (QA) team within a Legal / Professional Services environment on a contract basis. The contractor will work as an integrated member of the QA and delivery teams, supporting business-critical systems and ensuring continuity of automation testing delivery across active programmes of work.Key ResponsibilitiesAutomation Test Delivery• Lead the delivery of automated testing activities across legal and professional services platforms• Develop and maintain automated regression test suites covering agreed P1 business-critical scenarios• Ensure automation outputs align with internal QA standards, governance, and compliance requirementsAutomation Scripting & Frameworks• Design, develop, and maintain automation test scripts using C# and Playwright• Contribute to and maintain automation frameworks integrated with Azure DevOps• Ensure automation solutions are robust, scalable, and maintainable within an enterprise environmentAutomation Planning & QA Collaboration• Produce automation test plans for discovery phases and in-flight projects• Work closely with QA Leads, Developers, and Product stakeholders to define automation scope and approach• Participate in delivery ceremonies and QA governance processes as requiredContinuous Improvement• Review existing automation assets and frameworks• Identify and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, stability, and reporting•