Leeds Studio 3, Daniel House, Percy Street Leeds LS12 1EL
Principal Test Engineer 2024-12-12 Are you ready to take ownership of a brand-new, greenfield opportunity and revolutionise testing in a global-scale enterprise environment? This is your chance to lead the transition from a manual testing landscape to a cutting-edge, automated future. Daniel James Resourcing 2025-01-12

Principal Test Engineer.

Manchester / permanent /£70,000 - 80,000 Per annum

Joe Wastie
joe@wearedjr.com
+44 (0)7360 537 672

70000 YEAR

£70,000 - 80,000 Per annum

GBP

permanent

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Principal Test Engineer
- Manchester (1 day per week onsite)
- Up to £75,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
- Urgent Hire

Are you ready to take ownership of a brand-new, greenfield opportunity and revolutionise testing in a global-scale enterprise environment? This is your chance to lead the transition from a manual testing landscape to a cutting-edge, automated future.

The Opportunity

This is a pivotal role for a Principal Test Engineer to design and implement an automation-first strategy. You’ll be the key point of escalation for the testing function, driving change and improving processes to meet the demands of a modern, tech-focused organisation.

The environment is currently heavily manual, and your mission will be to introduce robust automation frameworks that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Designing and implementing test automation frameworks using Selenium with .NET.
  • Migrating existing test processes from Selenium with Java to .NET for future scalability.
  • Driving performance testing with K6, ensuring high standards of reliability and efficiency.
  • Establishing best practices for test automation, performance testing, and quality assurance.
  • Mentoring and guiding QA team members in adopting automation tools and practices.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software at pace.

The Tech You’ll Be Working With

  • Automation: Selenium (Java transitioning to .NET).
  • Performance Testing: K6.
  • Languages: .NET, Java.
  • Tools: Modern CI/CD pipelines, test reporting tools, and other testing utilities to support robust automation.

What You’ll Bring

  • Proven experience in building and implementing test automation frameworks.
  • Expertise in Selenium (Java and .NET).
  • Hands-on experience with performance testing tools such as K6 or similar.
  • A deep understanding of test strategies, QA processes, and Agile methodologies.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a passion for leading change.

What’s in It for You?

  • Greenfield Role: Be the architect of a modern, scalable testing function.
  • Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly shape the success of the organisation.
  • Flexibility: Work from home most of the week, with just one day per week onsite in Manchester.
  • Attractive Package: Up to £75,000 base salary plus a fantastic benefits package.

Why Now?

This is an urgent hire - we need someone to step into this role and start driving meaningful change right away. If you’re looking for a challenging role where you can leave your mark, this is it.

Apply today to discuss this exciting opportunity further!