Senior Test Engineer

Leidos

  • Leominster, Herefordshire
  • £44,400-66,858 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
Senior Test EngineerWe are looking for an experienced Senior Test Engineer with specific integration and verification knowledge to join our team and help us deliver ongoing systems integration projects. As part of an integrated team the successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of key I&V activities.The Senior Test Engineer will work work with customers, suppliers and our I&V engineers to plan and manage the design, creation and execution of system integration tests. The successful candidate will need to have broad systems test experience.This is an opportunity to work on an exciting programme delivering critical infrastructure key to the future of UK National Security.Key responsibilities:Lead a small team to deliver testing in a key part of the programme ensuring milestones are met on time and to sufficient quality.Work within the I&V leadership team to manage the delivery of I&V services on the programme including addressing issues, resourcing, planning and reporting.Review requirements & design documents and seek clarification where appropriate to identify full scope of testing.Create and review test plans and test designs, working with third party suppliers to ensure requirements coverage.Create, review and optimise Testing Processes.Document test results and defectsProduce Test Reports and report on interim progress.Essential Skills and Experience:Test experience with ISTQB Foundation Certificate in software testing) and experience within a lead role.Excellent understanding of the Testing Lifecycle and the different types of testing such as Functional and Integration Testing.Demonstrable Systems Integration experience including integrating 3rd party systems or components.Experience of taking ownership and driving delivery of testing projects.Able to understand existing Test Process and identify improvements and efficiencies.Experience of creating Test Cases based on requirements and design documents.Strong oral and written communication skills – ability to communicate with technical and non-technical team members.Self-motivated and willing to speak to colleagues to find out missing information;Ability to identify, troubleshoot and debug issues across interfaces;Ability to analyse and review test evidence from suppliers;Enthusiastic, proactive, troubleshooting attitude with a willingness to learn new technologies;Desired Skills and Experience:Working with large-scale and complex integration programmes;Good time management and organisational skills – ability to work with minimal supervision and direct others to do the same.Knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture.Experience with virtualised products/services/solutionsFamiliar with high-integrity or safety-related real-time systems;Knowledge of test automation concepts such as keyword driven framework;DOORS, JIRA and HPQC (ALM) experience or equivalent tools;Typical Minimum Education & Experience:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with considerable professional experience, or some professional experience with a related Masters degree, or no experience required with a related PhD or JD. Considered career, or journey level.Clearance Requirements: Able to obtain or currently hold UK DV Clearance is required for this position.WHAT DO WE DO FOR YOU?At we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
  • Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme).
Dynamic Working.Commitment to Diversity:We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.Who We Are:– we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.What Makes Us Different:Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”Original Posting:For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range: Pay Range £44,400.00 - £66,857.50The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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