JOB SUMMARY

As a Lead Test Automation Engineer, you have the opportunity to help shape of testing across the whole organisation.
The work that we do is important, providing applications and services to both the Royal Navy and the commercial shipping world (Keeping people safe at sea)
Part of the role is helping shape the direction of UKHO testing strategy as we look to adopt such technology as AI into our toolset.
You will also be part of a wider cross government testing group that meets to share challenges and ideas that can be utilised across government.
You will help lead the testing community at UKHO, providing mentoring to the community , a chance to help shape peoples careers.
The role has wide autonomy to make decisions on testing approaches including guides given to our suppliers with out the need to see approval from line management.
We provide a wide range of training and career development, we encourage attendance at relevant conferences, specific training course & other career development (such as sponsorship for relevant degrees)
The role will be part of the leadership group of software and testing engineering, helping shape technology, skills and the overall direction of the dept.
The role also has opportunity and indeed is encouraged to develop their own ideas, proof of concepts across the testing spectrum.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Whilst we welcome applications from those seeking part time work, please note, that there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Co-ordinating the testing between an external supplier and our internal team
• Reviewing a statement of requirements (Ensuring that any testing needs are captured)
• Providing hands on support to a delivery team (Around automation, load, performance testing)
• Mentoring a Junior tester
• Taking part in a design meeting with other colleagues to help shape the design of a new system
• Working on a proof of concept on a new testing tool

TECHNICAL SKILLS

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• A broad range of commercial experience using C#, Java or similar language, including building and maintaining automated test frameworks. (This will include a technical test).
• Has a comprehensive understanding of modern testing techniques and how these should be applied. (This will include a scenario assessment)
• A comprehensive understanding of Test Automation, Functional testing, Non-Functional testing, and technical breadth

Benefits
Alongside your salary of £59,706, UK Hydrographic Office contributes £17,296 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
At the UK Hydrographic Office, it’s very important to us that our people feel valued.
We offer a huge range of benefits such as training and development, well-being support, flexible/ homeworking, a fantastic state of the art building, high spec equipment, and so much more.
See our attached Candidate Information Pack for more details.
Things you need to know

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS:

SC – non reserved
This is a Ministry of Defence non-reserved post and although open to UK, British Commonwealth and European Economic Area nationals, successful applicants will require a security clearance (SC) and therefore need to have resided in the UK for a minimum of 12 consecutive months within the last 5 years.
Eligibility
Due to the secure nature of our work, there may be eligibility restrictions if you hold dual nationality or are not a British Citizen. We will consider each application on a case-by-case basis. We will ask you in our application form to confirm your place of birth and details of any dual or previous nationalities.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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