Integration Test and Trials Engineer

Integration Test and Trials Engineers

Based from Portsdown Technology Park, MOD Corsham, and QinetiQ sites

About the role:

Here at QinetiQ we are looking for IT Infrastructure & SW Test Engineers to join our Secure Communications, Networks, Data Analysis & Software (SECNDS) Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take part in a novel programme building critical deployable IT infrastructure within the Defence environment that will offer the individual further development.

UK Intelligence help our customers respond to ever evolving threats, based on our expertise in training, secure communication platforms, intelligence, surveillance and cyber security. We deliver Mission Winning Innovation into global defence, security, and critical national infrastructure markets.

The QinetiQ SECNDS Team is looking for individuals with the skills necessary to help us to design, build, test and maintain through life, the deployable and operational IT systems that Defence requires.  This opportunity will place you at the heart of the modernisation of Defence’s deployable IT estate and requires individuals who can work at MOD and QinetiQ’s sites across the South of England, supporting customers who are building IT infrastructure using agile methods.  This is a great opportunity to join a high performing team in a dynamic, Agile delivery environment. This role could provide career progression opportunities to more senior roles within QinetiQ.

Role Description:

The Integration Test & Trials/Live Service Test Engineer will be required to operate as part of a core test team within an enterprise scale development environment.  The successful candidate will be responsible for the creation of Test Scripts, and undertaking the Test Execution required, for the critical systems under development.  Undertaking testing at different testing levels and over multiple test cycles, the successful candidate will report to the programme IT&T Test Lead undertaking formal & informal testing as directed by the Test Managers in alignment with the Programme’s defined Test Strategy and associated Test Plans.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying test criteria and developing test scripts from low level documentation,
• Identifying test criteria and developing test scripts to support monthly BAU patching cycles (WSUS AV),
• Identifying test criteria and developing test scripts to support change as directed by Programme Change Review Boards,
• Developing new Test Scripts for Central Services,
• Developing and mature Regression Packs in support of monthly testing cycles,
• Weekly Status Reporting,
• Execute test cases (manual or automated) and analyse results,
• Create logs to document testing phases and defects,
• Report bugs and errors to relevant programme teams,
• Help troubleshoot issues,
• Conduct post-release/ post-implementation testing as required,
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle,
• Ensure all Test artefacts are consistent and of the highest quality.

Experience (expected 3 years)

• Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Tester/ Live service Tester or similar role,
• Proven experience in performing functional, non-functional and regression testing of MS windows server products in complex Enterprise environments,
• Experienced in Black Box Testing | White Box Testing | SIT | SAT | UAT | OAT,
• Experienced in manual, automation and test management tools- e.g. HP Quality Centre, ALM, JIRA, Test Rails,
• Experience with documenting test procedures, preparing test documentation including test plans, test scripts, evidence collection, defect reporting.

Essential Skills:

• Well versed with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) testing concepts, Testing methodologies and techniques
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks and regression testing
• Ability to document and troubleshoot errors
• Working knowledge of test management software (e.g. Test Rails)
• Attention to detail
• Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills with diverse audiences
• Ability to respond to changing project time scales and prioritise work accordingly
• SC Clearance is a minimum

Desirable Skills; some or all of the skills listed are desirable

• Knowledge of or experience of military ICT systems
• ISTQB-BCS Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Analyst
• ISTQB-ISEB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
• MCSA Microsoft Certified Server Associate Windows Servers 2012R2/2016
• VMWare Certified Practitioner (VCP)
• Experience of Confluence/Jira & Remedy. Working within Agile methodologies.

Optional Skills:

• Registered Incorporated Engineer
• A relevant Engineering/IT Degree 

The QinetiQ Offer

QinetiQ offers an excellent salary and flexible benefits package commensurate with a large international company some of which are highlighted below:

• Career development across a diverse International organisation.
• Pension - up to 10.5% annual salary Company contributed. For every 1% pension salary sacrifice, QinetiQ matched with 1.5% (e.g. personal contribution 7%, QinetiQ contribution 10.5% - total pension contribution 17.5% of annual salary).
• 50% off meals at selected restaurants, 40% off cinema tickets, 45% off RAC, 20% off EE, new car discounts and much more.
• Up to 250,000 death in service Life Insurance.
• Modern and collaborative working environment.
• Flexible Working, Social and family events.
• Health Cash Plan, Health Screening, Employee Assistance 24/7.
• Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance at additional cost.
• Childcare or After School Club discounts.
• Up to 5 days additional Annual Leave Purchase.
• Discounted Personal Accident Insurance, Annual Travel Insurance.
• Gym and sports facilities available at larger sites.
• Payroll Giving and Volunteering - helping charities and local community.

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Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.

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