Test Engineer - active eDV required

Active eDV required

Our client, a prominent player in the defence and security sector, is seeking a dedicated Test Engineer to join their team in either Gloucester or Manchester. This permanent position requires active eDV clearance and offers the opportunity to work within a team environment to ensure the quality of various software solutions.

• Apply test skills and experience within the context of an Agile software delivery team
• Create and maintain automated test frameworks
• Define and manage test environments, creating and managing test data and tools
• Support estimation of test activities
• Assist the test team in interactions with the wider development team and resolve issues
• Contribute to the production of test documents using appropriate tools
• Raise defects and support the wider development team in their resolution
• Manage creation of automated and manual test scripts
• Produce test and deployment strategies and plans in compliance with project guidelines

• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum/DevOps delivery model
• Experience deploying and configuring complex software under Linux/Windows
• Understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle and demonstrable evidence of relevant test methodologies and toolsets
• Experience producing test plans and reports using applicable tools
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools is desirable
• Knowledge of scripting languages and scripting for automation
• Familiarity with AWS and/or Azure
• Experience with Continuous Integration
• Linux system administration skills
• Ability to review and apply different tools and techniques, such as monitoring, logging, and performance testing

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus statutory public holidays, with the opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary)
• Enhanced sick pay
• Flexible Benefits scheme, including health cash plan, dental, and cycle to work among others
• Enhanced family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
• Car or car allowance (dependant on grade/role)
• Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)

If you are an experienced Test Engineer with an active eDV clearance and a desire to contribute to the defence and security sector, we encourage you to apply now. Join our client's dedicated team and expand your career while contributing to mission-critical projects in a supportive and dynamic work environment.