TESTER (Test Engineer)

Description

TESTER (Test Engineer)

Nottingham - Hybrid

Join our UK Team who are committed to a Mission!

We are looking for a TESTER to join our team to help us deliver a wide range of data solutions to a UK Government customer.

As part of an integrated team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of key Test activities as assigned by the Test Lead.

The successful candidate will be responsible for interfacing with a diverse team to support agile development efforts and with Customer stakeholders to design, create, and execute tests.

The role will require the ability to effectively communicate with all members of the team, ranging from technical personnel to programme leadership. This includes executing tests across a variety of software products and network & infrastructure configurations and identifying and managing defects.

This position is a full-time, permanent role and applicants must have (or be able to acquire) SC clearance. Ad-hoc travel may be required to various customer and Leidos sites.

Duties will include:

• Reviewing requirements and design documents to generate Test Cases including identifying test data and defining test environment needs;
• Creating and reviewing test plans and test designs, working with third-party suppliers to ensure requirements coverage;
• Creating, reviewing, and optimizing Testing Processes;
• Preparation and Execution of Test Cases using a range of test techniques and technologies to fully functionally test across the software, network, and infrastructure solution stack at all levels;
• Preparation and Execution of Test Cases to test the system and verify security, resilience, service management, and other non-functional requirements;
• Producing Test Reports and reporting on interim progress;
• Documenting test results and any defects;
• Reporting progress, risks & issues to Team Leads;
• Identifying and managing defects, including classification, reporting, and confirmation testing;
• Investigating issues and working with suppliers to identify root cause and resolution;
• Analysing data and test evidence from suppliers to show compliance with requirements;
• Identifying improvements in new and existing processes.

Required Skills:

• Strong test experience (including ISTQB Foundation Certificate in software testing), a period of which in systems and/or integration testing of IT solutions;
• Demonstrable Testing experience with IT Systems and Services;
• Excellent understanding of the Testing Lifecycle and the different types of testing such as Functional, Non-Functional, and Integration Testing;
• Demonstrable Systems Integration experience including integrating 3rd party systems or components;
• Experience of creating Test Cases based on requirements and design documents;
• Experience of both manual and automated testing and how to apply these to IT application and infrastructure solutions;
• Experience of both manual and automated test tools and techniques, and how to use these to verify IT application and infrastructure solutions;
• Familiarity with agile software development processes and products (continuous integration/continuous development pipeline, release and sprint planning, product backlog management/refinement, retrospectives, etc.) and SecDevOps;
• Strong oral and written communication skills – ability to communicate with technical and non-technical team members;
• Self-motivated and willing to speak to colleagues to find out missing information;
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and debug issues across interfaces;
• Ability to analyse and review test evidence from suppliers;
• Enthusiastic, proactive, troubleshooting attitude with a willingness to learn new technologies;
• Knowledge of Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure suite, and Power BI applications.

What we do for you:
At Leidos, we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team, and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops, and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays, and a cycle to work scheme)
• Dynamic Working

Commitment to Diversity:
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:
Leidos UK & Europe – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering, and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:
Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security, and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office, or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired, and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations, and career development plans that enhance your future.