Lead Test Automation Developer
inMusic
- Cambridge, UK
- Hybrid
- Posted
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Responsibilities
- Lead a new squad delivering inMusic's test automation initiative for music production products.
- Select, implement, and maintain the automation framework, toolchain, and coding standards used across the initiative.
- Design and build the CI integration, including multi-platform agent configuration and test reporting.
- Develop the initial regression suite for a pilot project, establishing the patterns that product squads will follow.
- Publish and maintain a live coverage and results dashboard giving clear visibility of automation progress and quality across products.
- Plan and track the squad's work with Jira.
- Govern the use of AI-assisted test generation: select appropriate tooling, define prompting and review standards, and ensure AI-generated scripts meet quality thresholds.
- Work closely with the Director of Software Development, product squads and QA to make adopting the framework and its patterns straightforward.
Requirements
- Strong test automation experience, including selecting and designing frameworks and building regression suites that stay reliable and maintainable as they grow.
- Proficient in C++ and scripting languages appropriate to the task, such as Python. JUCE experience is an advantage.
- Experience with designing and maintaining CI pipelines, ideally with Jenkins, including multi-platform build and test agents.
- The ability to lead a small squad: setting standards, reviewing work, and planning deliverables.
- Strong debugging, testing, and technical communication skills.
- Fluent in spoken English with strong writing skills.
- Interest in music technology, creator tools, hardware/software integration, or audio workflows.
- A considered, practical view of AI-assisted test generation and the review discipline needed to use it well.
Benefits
- 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
- Private Healthcare
- Pension scheme inMusic UK Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle To Work Scheme
Hybrid working options available
- Staff discount on products sold by inMusic (for personal use only)
- £1,000 annual allowance for training and development
- Sick pay
Why Join Us
- Work on market leading products used by creators and musicians around the world.
- Build a new automation capability from the ground up and set its technical direction.
- Join a practical, creative environment that values clear thinking, customer impact, and measurable outcomes.
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