Lead Test Engineer

•    Based at Manchester Airport
•    Permanent Role
•    Flexible/Hybrid working for a better work/life balance.
•    We are proud to be a diverse employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
Manchester Airport Group

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate.
Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We’re committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities. Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities.
At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

•    Bonus scheme
•    10% company contribution pension
•    25 days holiday plus bank holidays
•    Free parking
•    Subsidised public transport
•    Huge range of company discounts
•    Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
•    Care Concierge service
•    Two volunteering days per year

The Role

MAG is seeking a Lead Test Engineer to define comprehensive testing plans, ensuring robust requirements, coverage, and outcomes across all testing streams. You will determine data requirements and environmental needs for complex platform states while supporting your team members in their career development.
In collaboration with the airport group’s product technical architecture team, you will keep our testing practices aligned with the latest technology advancements. Your role involves daily coordination with the Head of Test, project managers, and other squad leads, facilitating effective project delivery and team mentoring.
You will also engage with the Senior Leadership Team and external suppliers to maintain product knowledge and ensure testing synergy.

What will make you successful in the role?
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC) and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), with experience in various types of testing, including functional, integration, user, and operational testing. You should be familiar with agile methodologies such as Test-Driven Development, Behaviour-Driven Development, and Scrum, and have demonstrable skills in both functional and non-functional testing.
You will have hands-on experience using a broad range of testing tools for web services and client applications, with extensive experience in test automation using frameworks such as Cypress, Selenium, and Appium. Additionally, experience with API testing tools like Rest Assured, Pact, and Postman, as well as working with CI/CD pipelines (AWS DevOps, Bitbucket, GitHub) is essential. You should be capable of monitoring the continuous integration and deployment pipeline to ensure that test automation solutions are seamlessly integrated.
You will be experienced in delivering all phases of testing, including load and performance testing, and have expertise in structured test techniques to drive test efficiency and appropriate coverage. A collaborative attitude and a willingness to share knowledge with developers and the test team to improve testing methods and product quality are essential. As both a leader and a team player, you will foster a culture of sharing and collaboration. Communication is a big part of the role so the candidate must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in Airport Management Solutions, as well as ISTQB and AWS certifications, will be highly beneficial.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We’re also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups.
As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process.
You can contact the team by emailing HR.Recruitment@MAGAirports.com
Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women’s Network, Embrace – Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups.

As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process.

You can contact the team by emailing HR.Recruitment@MAGAirports.com

Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women’s Network, Embrace – Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity