Opportunities for Integration Test and Trials Engineers

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF17732

It’s an exciting time to be part of QinetiQ. We are always looking for great people to join us as we continue to grow into new markets around the world. We currently have many opportunities and would love to hear from candidates who are interested in joining us now or in the future. If there is alignment between your skills and the opportunities currently available, we will be in contact. Should there not be anything suitable at present, with your permission, we will keep your CV on file for consideration as future roles become available.

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.

The QinetiQ SECNDS Team is looking for individuals with the skills necessary to help us 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.

Role Description:

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 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.
• Identifying test criteria and developing test scripts to support monthly BAU patching cycles (WSUS AV).
• Identifying test criteria and developing test scripts to support change as directed by Programme Change Review Boards.
• Developing new Test Scripts for Central Services.
• Developing and maturing Regression Packs in support of monthly testing cycles.
• Weekly Status Reporting.
• Execute test cases (manual or automated) and analyse results.
• Create logs to document testing phases and defects.
• Report bugs and errors to relevant programme teams.
• Help troubleshoot issues.
• Conduct post-release/post-implementation testing as required.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Ensure all Test artefacts are consistent and of the highest quality.

Experience (expected 3 years):

• 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, and defect reporting.

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).
• Attention to detail.
• Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills with diverse audiences.
• Ability to respond to changing project time scales and prioritise work accordingly.
• SC Clearance is a minimum.

Desirable Skills: some or all of the skills listed are desirable.

• Knowledge of or experience with 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 with Confluence/Jira & Remedy. Working within Agile methodologies.

Optional Skills:

• Registered Incorporated Engineer.
• A relevant Engineering/IT Degree.

Why join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

You’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines, and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued, and realise your full potential. Read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture here.

Joining QinetiQ offers you an opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting defence-based projects with vast career progression across a global organisation in addition to competitive personal and professional benefits. You’ll receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what’s happening in the market. The range of benefits that we offer includes adaptive and flexible working, generous holiday entitlements, Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and much more.

About QinetiQ:

As a company of over 6,000 dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering, and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security, and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role.

Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants that already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information that mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held, and the country in which you were born may have an effect on the roles that you can be employed in.