Senior Test Engineer

Northcoders

Senior Test Engineer modernizing quality engineering practices while collaborating with technical teams at Manchester Airport Group. Hands-on role influencing software quality throughout delivery lifecycle.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £52,000 - £57,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in modern Quality Engineering practices, automated testing solutions, and CI/CD pipelines while effectively mentoring engineers and managing stakeholder relationships. Proficient in explaining technical concepts to diverse audiences and leveraging AI tooling within engineering frameworks.

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Automated Testing SolutionsQuality Engineering PracticesCI/CD PipelinesStakeholder ManagementMentoring Engineers

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Hard Skills

Test EngineeringQuality EngineeringAutomated TestingAgile MethodologiesCI/CDCloud PlatformsAI Tooling

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementTechnical CommunicationMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Existing Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Regulated EnvironmentsQuality AssuranceSoftware Delivery Lifecycle

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As a Senior Test Engineer, you'll play a key role in helping Manchester Airport Group modernise its approach to quality engineering. Working alongside Counter's Tech Lead and the wider engineering team, you'll help embed modern testing practices, encourage closer collaboration between development and testing, and influence how quality is built into the software delivery lifecycle.
This is a hands-on engineering role with leadership responsibilities. You'll work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders, helping explain technical decisions, challenge existing ways of working and support the wider team in adopting new approaches.
We're looking for someone who enjoys mentoring others, sharing knowledge and continually looking for opportunities to improve engineering practices. You'll be encouraged to experiment with modern tooling, including AI-assisted engineering, while working within appropriate governance and security requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience in a Test Engineer or Quality Engineer role
Strong stakeholder management skills
Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Experience building automated testing solutions
Understanding of modern Quality Engineering practices
Experience working within Agile teams
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines
Previous experience within regulated environments
Experience leading or mentoring engineers
Existing security clearance (or ability to obtain)
Cloud platform experience
AI tooling experience within engineering

Benefits

Comp & perks

This role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement. Candidates who live within a reasonable commuting distance of Manchester Airport are expected to work from the office approximately three days per week. For those based further afield (up to around a 1.5-hour commute), attendance of approximately once every two weeks may be considered.
We'll discuss your location and commuting preferences as part of the recruitment process to ensure the arrangement works for both you and the team.
To be eligible for this role, you must have Permanent Right to Work in the UK, and be happy to have the following checks completed by either Northcoders or the Hiring Partner:
Evidence of right to work
Enhanced DBS check
Five years of employment covering gaps with evidence
Please note: We are unable to sponsor Skilled Worker visas at this time. Applicants must have the existing, legal right to work in the UK, at least for the duration of the engagement. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.