Integration Test and Trials Engineers

at  QinetiQ

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)
Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude
Excellent communication skills with diverse audiences
Ability to respond to changing project time scales and prioritise work accordingly
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
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.
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
Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.
UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

ROLE TYPE:

Permanent Full Time
Job Title: Integration Test and Trials Engineers
Location: Portsdown Technology Park, Hampshire
Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full-time Permanent
Role ID: SF17732

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.
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, support monthly BAU patching cycles (WSUS AV) and 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
Execute test cases (manual or automated) and analyse results
Create logs to document testing phases and defects r eport bugs and errors to relevant programme teams & c onduct post-release/ post-implementation testing as required
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle
Experience
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