Lead Test Automation Developer
inMusic Brands2 months ago
Cambridge, United KingdomStaff+
Responsibilities
- Lead a new test automation squad for music production products.
- Select, implement, and maintain the automation framework, toolchain, and coding standards.
- Design and build CI integration with multi-platform agents and test reporting.
- Develop the initial regression suite and establish reusable patterns for product squads.
- Publish and maintain a live automation coverage and results dashboard.
- Plan and track squad work using Jira.
- Govern AI-assisted test generation, including tooling selection, prompting standards, script review, and quality thresholds.
- Set technical direction, review work, and coordinate with software development, product squads, and QA.
Requirements
- Strong experience selecting and designing test automation frameworks and building reliable, maintainable regression suites.
- Proficiency in C++ and task-appropriate scripting languages such as Python.
- Experience designing and maintaining CI pipelines, ideally with Jenkins, including multi-platform build and test agents.
- Ability to lead a small squad, set standards, review work, and plan deliverables.
- Strong debugging, testing, and technical communication skills.
- Fluent spoken English with strong writing skills.
- Interest in music technology, creator tools, hardware/software integration, or audio workflows.
- Practical understanding of AI-assisted test generation and the review discipline required to use it effectively.
- Must qualify for employment in the UK.
Benefits
- 24 days of annual leave plus public holidays.
- Private healthcare.
- Pension scheme.
- inMusic UK Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle To Work Scheme.
- Hybrid working options are available, or the role can be permanently based at the Cambridge UK office.
- Staff discount on inMusic products for personal use.
- £1,000 annual training and development allowance.
- Sick pay.
About inMusic Brands
inMusic Brands is a privately held parent company of music and consumer-electronics brands such as Akai Professional, Alesis, Denon DJ, M-Audio, Numark, Rane, and Moog. It designs and sells hardware and software for DJs, producers, and musicians—ranging from synthesizers and drum machines to controllers, audio interfaces, PA gear, and lighting—through global retail and pro channels. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Cumberland, Rhode Island, it operates a worldwide product and R&D organization.