Automation Test Engineer

We are working closely with a major National Security & Defence Consultancy in their search for an Automation Test Engineer to join the growing team on a permanent basis. They have offices in Gloucester, Manchester and London, with flexible working arrangements.

Due to the nature of their projects, you must already hold an active UK*C DV Clearance.

If you have a passion for quality, mentoring and community building. This role could be a great fit for you! This is an amazing opportunity to be working on large and complex programmes with wide ranging technologies that tackle some of the biggest national security challenges. You will be part of the highly Agile, multi-disciplinary teams working in DevOps practices and tools to deliver high-quality software.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver Test capability, automated solutions, to support mission critical solutions

Define and execute test activities either independently or within a team

Identify Testing solutions, specifically automated solutions, to reduce software time-to-market

Translate business and technical requirements into comprehensive testable scenarios

Key Requirements:

Hands-on in aiding and implementing test strategies with a strong understanding of the Modern Testing Principles

Solid experience of the SDLC, agile methodologies/principles and dev-ops tools/techniques

Track record for delivering quality Automated Test solutions in a fast-paced dynamic Engineering environment

Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, analytical, planning and written/verbal communication skills and an aptitude to learn new technologies quickly

Self-motivated and able to inspire others in test best practice, focused on Quality outcomes

Experience of working with Test Automation tools/frameworks for varying application layers, utilising techniques such as TDD, BDD, CI/CD

Degree level qualification or equivalent experience

ISTQB Certified

Don't miss out on this opportunty to be at the forefront of ensuring the capabilities supply to the national security and defence customers is of the best quality you would expect from a world leading organisation. Get in touch now if you are interested.