Test Engineering Manager (Automation & Strategy)
đź“Ť Location: Fully Remote (UK & Ireland)
đź’Ľ Type: Full-Time | Permanent
🏢 Industry: FinTech / Payments
💰 Salary: £75,000 or €87,000 + Bonus
🌟 Level: Senior | Hands-On
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.
đź› 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 carol@vivatechtalent.com