Overview

Manchester Airport Group (MAG) is the largest UK owned airport operator, serving over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. We operate more than 270 destinations worldwide and are committed to sustainable practices that support local communities, decarbonisation, education, skills and employment, and volunteering opportunities. MAG aims to create an inclusive environment where colleagues can thrive, supported by a range of benefits.

The Role

Lead Test Engineer will define comprehensive testing plans, ensure 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?

• Strong understanding of the Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC) and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience across functional, integration, user, and operational testing.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies such as Test-Driven Development, Behaviour-Driven Development, and Scrum; capable in both functional and non-functional testing.
• Hands-on experience with a broad range of testing tools for web services and client applications; extensive test automation experience using Cypress, Selenium, and Appium.
• Experience with API testing tools (Rest Assured, Pact, Postman) and CI/CD pipelines (AWS DevOps, Bitbucket, GitHub); ability to monitor CI/CD to ensure seamless integration of test automation.
• Experience delivering all phases of testing, including load and performance testing; use structured test techniques to drive efficiency and coverage.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to share knowledge with developers and the test team to improve testing methods and product quality.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in Airport Management Solutions and ISTQB and AWS certifications are beneficial.

Benefits

• Flexible/Hybrid working for a better work/life balance
• 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

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

We believe in diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 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 any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process. You can contact the team by emailing HR.Recruitment@MAGAirports.com.

Contact

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