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. Youll 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 Youll 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 Youll 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 Youll 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. Whats 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 youre looking for a challenging role where you can leave your mark, this is it. Apply today to discuss this exciting opportunity further