Test Engineer

Northcoders

Associate Test Engineer working with Northcoders Group to support Manchester Airport's technology initiatives. Collaborating on engineering projects to develop quality practices and software solutions.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 £30,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and troubleshooting skills while effectively managing multiple work streams in a collaborative team environment. Exhibits flexibility and a high level of self-motivation to contribute to large-scale, business-critical systems.

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Your initial employment will be with Northcoders Group on a flexible fixed-term contract for the duration of the engagement.
You'll join a dedicated Counter engineering team working alongside experienced technical professionals on a live client engagement.
This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, collaborate with engineers across a range of experience levels and continue developing your technical and professional skills within a supportive consultancy environment.
As part of your role, you will work on large-scale, business-critical systems while helping to shape the future of engineering and quality practices within one of the UK's leading transport organisations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Has the ability to work as part of a team
Has a high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
Is willing to work hard to reach the required level
Has strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Has strong process definition and documentation skills
Has ability to manage multiple work streams
Has collaboration skills
Displays flexibility and willingness to work on different work streams
Enjoys problem solving
Minimum of five years of employment covering gaps with evidence

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.