Senior Quality Engineer

MAG (Airports Group); Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Quality Engineer, where you will lead quality initiatives in an agile environment. This role emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and mentoring, allowing you to shape quality strategies and ensure high-performing software delivery. With a focus on both manual and automated testing, you'll work closely with developers and product owners to drive quality from the start. Enjoy a supportive workplace that values your growth and offers a range of perks, including flexible holidays and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + option to buy up to 10 more

4 flexible bank holidays

10% company pension

On-site gym at Manchester Airport

MediCash health plan

Up to 50% off Escape Lounges & Airport Parking

Rail and retail discounts

Learning grants and personal development support

Enhanced parental leave

Wellbeing and inclusion activities

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience testing modern software in agile environments.
• Understanding of full-stack testing from UIs to APIs and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor testers, shaping quality strategies across projects.
• Design and execute manual and automated tests, contributing to CI/CD.

Skills

Full-stack testing

Agile methodologies

Automation tools (Cypress, Selenium)

Mentoring and coaching

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud infrastructure

Tools

Cypress

Postman

Ghost Inspector

Job description

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For airports, for partners, for people. We are CAVU.
At CAVU, our purpose is to find new and better ways to make airport travel seamless and enjoyable for everyone. From the smallest ideas to the biggest changes — every day is about creating better travel experiences.

Whether it’s our revenue-driving single-platform technology, Propel, or our premium hospitality experiences in 1903 and Escape Lounges, everything we do is about improving journeys for passengers and supporting growth for our partners.

We understand that to do your best work, you need freedom, support, and space to think — so whether you're at home, in the office, in a lounge, or on the road, we’ve built an environment where you can thrive.

If you’re looking for a place to make a real impact, bring new ideas to life, and push boundaries — CAVU is for you.
Together, we can reach new heights. Together, we are CAVU.

What’s the role?

We're building something big — a global platform shaped by the insights of experienced airport service providers and the energy of a scaling tech organisation. And we’re looking for someone who can help lead that journey.

As a Senior Quality Engineer, you’ll play a key role in one of our agile delivery teams — taking ownership of quality from strategy to execution, embedding testing throughout the stack, and coaching colleagues along the way. You’ll bring a strong quality mindset, hands-on experience, and a collaborative approach to help deliver high-performing, reliable software.

This isn’t just a testing role — it’s about being a quality champion, a coach, and a team collaborator who supports continuous improvement and shared ownership of outcomes.

What will you be doing?
You’ll be:

• Leading and mentoring other testers, offering thoughtful feedback and supporting professional development
• Shaping quality strategies across epics, features, and stories — blending exploratory testing and automation as needed
• Collaborating with developers, product owners, and delivery managers to create shared understanding and drive quality from the start
• Coaching others in best practices, helping shift testing earlier in the process, and supporting a team-owned approach to quality
• Designing and executing both manual and automated tests using tools like Cypress, Postman, and Ghost Inspector
• Contributing to CI/CD pipelines, using data and feedback loops to improve how we build and release
• Playing an active role in the Quality Engineering (QE) community and supporting department-wide initiatives to raise standards

About you
We’re looking for someone who:

• Has hands-on experience testing modern software within agile environments
• Understands full-stack testing — from user interfaces and APIs to pipelines and cloud infrastructure
• Is comfortable with automation tools like Cypress, Ghost Inspector or Selenium
• Enjoys mentoring others and supporting growth through coaching and feedback
• Thrives in team environments, using pairing, retrospectives, and collaboration to deliver value
• Is proactive, curious, and passionate about learning

Bonus if you have:

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with AWS services
• An interest in shaping testing strategies and contributing to the wider quality community

The Perks

• 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + option to buy up to 10 more
• 4 flexible bank holidays
• 10% company pension
• On-site gym at Manchester Airport
• MediCash health plan
• Up to 50% off Escape Lounges & Airport Parking
• Rail and retail discounts
• Learning grants, mentoring and personal development support
• Enhanced parental leave (T&Cs apply)
• A full calendar of wellbeing, learning, and inclusion activities

Inclusion at CAVU
Inclusion, diversity, and equity are at the heart of what we do. CAVU is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Research shows that some individuals may be less likely to apply if they don’t meet every requirement listed — but if you’re interested and think you could be a great fit, we’d still love to hear from you.

We’re also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process — just let us know what you need.