Software Test Engineer - eDV in Helwith Bridge - CV-Library

Location: Manchester OR Gloucester (mostly onsite)

Permanent Opportunity

Role details:

Our client, a prominent player in the defence & security sector, is seeking a Test Engineer to join their dynamic team. This permanent, full-time role can be based in either Gloucester or Manchester, with the potential for hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

Apply test skills and experience within the context of an Agile software delivery team
Create and maintain automated test frameworks
Define and manage test environments; create and manage test data; define and manage test tools
Support estimation of test activities
Support test team interactions with the wider development team and assist in the resolution of issues
Contribute to the production of test documents using appropriate tools as required
Raise defects and support the wider development team in their resolution
Manage creation of automated and manual test scripts
Produce test and deployment strategies and plans in compliance with customer project guidelines

Job Requirements:

Essential Skills:

Experience of working in an Agile/Scrum/DevOps delivery model
Experience of deploying and configuring complex software under Linux/Windows
Understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle and demonstrable evidence of relevant test methodologies and toolsets
Experience producing test plans and reports using applicable tools
Desirable Skills/Experience:

Experience of test automation frameworks and tools
Experience of scripting languages and scripting for automation
Knowledge of AWS and/or Azure
Familiarity with Continuous Integration
Linux system administration
Ability to review and apply different tools and techniques e.g. monitoring, logging, performance testing

Benefits:

25 days holiday plus statutory public holidays, with the opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days
Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
Company bonus scheme (discretionary)
Life Assurance (6 times salary with pension)
Flexible Benefits scheme including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work schemes
Enhanced sick pay
Enhanced family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
Car / Car allowance (depending on grade/role)
Private Medical Insurance (depending on grade)
If you are a skilled Test Engineer who holds live eDV, looking for a new opportunity to advance your career in the defence & security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative team