Test Engineering Manager

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech company is seeking a Test Engineering Manager to lead and develop the Test Engineering team fully remote within the UK. This role involves shaping the test automation strategy, mentoring talent, and driving test innovations using cutting-edge technologies. If you are a hands-on leader passionate about software quality and team leadership, join us to make a real impact.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software testing/engineering, with 1+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience building and mentoring high-performing test teams.
• Deep knowledge of automated test frameworks and QA in cloud-based architectures.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale the Test Engineering team from the ground up.
• Set the test automation strategy across various testing types.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product to build in testability.

Skills

Leadership

Test Automation

Performance Testing

CI/CD

Communication

Tools

Playwright

SpecFlow

JMeter

Azure DevOps

TeamCity

Job description

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Test Engineering Manager (Automation & Strategy)

? Location: Fully Remote (UK & Ireland)

? Type: Full-Time | Permanent

? Industry: FinTech / Payments

? Salary: £75,000 or €87,000 + Bonus

Hybrid | Full-time | Competitive Salary + Benefits

We’re looking for a hands-on leader to scale and evolve our Test Engineering function — someone who thrives at the intersection of technical depth and team leadership, and who wants to shape how software quality is built into a next-gen fintech platform from day one.

If you're ready to lead from the front, mentor top-tier talent, and influence test strategy across cloud-native, highly scalable systems — this is your role.

What You’ll Own

• Build and scale the Test Engineering team from the ground up — from hiring to coaching to technical delivery.
• Set the test automation strategy across unit, integration, system, performance, and infrastructure testing.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product to build in testability throughout the SDLC.
• Drive test innovation across multiple teams using modern frameworks (e.g. Playwright, SpecFlow, JMeter, K6).
• Champion CI/CD quality tooling and environments using platforms like Azure DevOps, TeamCity, or similar.
• Lead TE across hybrid cloud/on-prem infrastructures with a focus on performance, scale, and maintainability.

? What You Bring

• 7+ years in software testing/engineering, with 1+ years in a leadership or manager role.
• Proven experience building and mentoring high-performing test teams.
• Deep knowledge of automated test frameworks, performance testing, and QA in cloud-based architectures.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and test environment provisioning.
• A passion for clean, scalable, maintainable solutions — and a bias for action.
• Strategic mindset with strong communication, planning, and decision-making skills.

? Why This Role Stands Out

• You’ll lead the vision — not just execute it. Shape tooling, process, and culture your way.
• No fluff, just impact — you’ll drive real improvements to systems that support thousands of merchants.
• Autonomy with support — small, agile teams with big ideas and zero micromanagement.
• Tech-forward culture — experiment, innovate, and stay hands-on with the latest tools.

? Inclusion Matters

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace. If you need support during the hiring process, we’ve got you covered — everyone deserves a fair and accessible experience.

Ready to lead the quality mission at scale? Apply now and help us build a culture of engineering excellence. Submit your CV for full info, or contact Carol Donnelly on [emailprotected]