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Test Engineer - active eDV required

Gloucester
2 weeks ago
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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.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Job Requirements:

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

Benefits:

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

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