Test Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Date: 24 May 2023
Location: Manchester Airport, GB
Company: MAG
Test Engineer, MAG- Based at Manchester Airport
- Permanent Role
- Office or 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. The safety of our customers is at the heart of everything we do, and every colleague has a unique opportunity to contribute as we help families, businesses and cargo connect around the world. We are ambitious for our airports, investing in the infrastructure our airports need to grow beyond pre-pandemic levels over the coming years. We are always on the lookout for new ways we can add value for customers as they travel, as well as seeking opportunities to work smarter and collaborate more. Weβre all here on a journey ourselves, striving every day to help make air travel smoother, more seamless, connecting more people and goods with the world. As a team, we recognise the importance of what we do, supporting one another along the way. Together, we are the Journey Makers.
The Test Engineer role:
As a Test Engineer in MAG, youβll be immersed in our engineering team and work on multiple projects. Youβll be responsible for managing the development of and maintenance of automation frameworks, test scripts and test reporting and ensure quality whilst enabling the business to deliver change at pace, change direction and get product to market more quickly. So weβre looking for a Test Engineer who can create the test plans, test cases, automation scripts and help create the test automation framework from scratch.
- Experience of creating Automation frameworks from scratch using Cypress, Selenium, Cucumber, Gherkin, etc.
- Experience of agile methodologies such as Test-Driven development, Behaviour-Driven Development, agile, scrum and testing in an agile environment.
- Experience across API testing (Rest assured, Pact and Postman)
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines (AWS DevOps)
- Performance/Load Testing experience using JMeter
- Excellent understanding of the STLC and different types of testing such as functional, Integration, UAT
What can we offer in return?
Great benefits as you would expect from a business the size of MAG β in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package including 6% company contribution pension, 24 days holidays plus bank holidays, free parking, subsidised public transport and a huge range of company discounts.
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 welcome applications from candidates from all diverse backgrounds.
MAG is a Disability confident employer and therefore 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
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Airlines, Airports & Air Transportation
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Test Engineer roles across MAG's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Airlines, Airports & Air Transportation.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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