Automation Tester (DV Security Clearance) Position Description CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector. CGI's Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit, focuses primarily on the delivery of contemporary and innovative technical solutions for the government agencies most challenging problems. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We are currently looking for an experienced Automation Framework Engineer to join our cross-functional team to guide, assure and deliver integrated solutions. This will be in partnership with our clients. This role offers fantastic opportunities to work within an interesting, innovative and highly rewarding environment. We are heavily committed to developing our members and provide excellent learning and development opportunities to ensure that your knowledge and skills keep pace with the evolving technology landscape. We engender a culture of innovation, collaboration and ownership; highly motivated self-starters thrive within our organisation. Although we would prefer candidates to have all the skills we need, we would consider high quality individuals who meet most of the criteria. Our roles are only available if you hold a UK Security Clearance and are a sole UK National due to the secure nature of the project. You will either hold a higher level clearance or be willing to obtain it. Any individual without security clearance is welcome to apply and will always be considered for this or wider opportunities in CGI, where appropriate. The position is suitable for some office or home-based work but due to the secure access of systems, this position will require onsite attendance in Gloucester. Your future duties and responsibilities As an Automation Framework Engineer within the SDI business unit, you will apply your technical expertise to create and maintain automation environments. These environments will enable our customers to validate their applications and services, linking into and providing ongoing support from our infrastructure project. Your work and developments will allow our clients to focus on more unique problems to increase their speed to market. Required qualifications to be successful in this role - Design, develop & maintain the frameworks and automation environments. - Work with testers to ensure their scripts run and that results integrate with dashboards. - Participate in agile ceremonies, including team meetings, stand-ups, and retrospectives. - Participate in knowledge sharing sessions involving the team, our partners and our clients. Required qualifications to be successful in this role - Hands on experience at deploying virtualised workloads with L3/L4 networking. - Skilled in configuration and automation tools such as Robot Framework, Go, vCentre Networks. - Experience of RedHat or CentOS Linux (System Admin and Bash) and or Windows (System Admin and PowerShell). - Use of tooling such as Jenkins, InfluxDB and Grafana. - Experience of containerisation and orchestration technologies e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift. Desired competencies: - Experience of infrastructure engineering on Cloud platforms and technologies e.g. such as AWS Cloud Practitioner. - Understanding of software and infrastructure testing. - Understanding of test management tools, e.g. TestRail and or X-Ray. - Creation and configuration of reporting dashboards with Splunk and or ELK stack. Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
15/10/2025
Full time
Automation Tester (DV Security Clearance) Position Description CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector. CGI's Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit, focuses primarily on the delivery of contemporary and innovative technical solutions for the government agencies most challenging problems. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We are currently looking for an experienced Automation Framework Engineer to join our cross-functional team to guide, assure and deliver integrated solutions. This will be in partnership with our clients. This role offers fantastic opportunities to work within an interesting, innovative and highly rewarding environment. We are heavily committed to developing our members and provide excellent learning and development opportunities to ensure that your knowledge and skills keep pace with the evolving technology landscape. We engender a culture of innovation, collaboration and ownership; highly motivated self-starters thrive within our organisation. Although we would prefer candidates to have all the skills we need, we would consider high quality individuals who meet most of the criteria. Our roles are only available if you hold a UK Security Clearance and are a sole UK National due to the secure nature of the project. You will either hold a higher level clearance or be willing to obtain it. Any individual without security clearance is welcome to apply and will always be considered for this or wider opportunities in CGI, where appropriate. The position is suitable for some office or home-based work but due to the secure access of systems, this position will require onsite attendance in Gloucester. Your future duties and responsibilities As an Automation Framework Engineer within the SDI business unit, you will apply your technical expertise to create and maintain automation environments. These environments will enable our customers to validate their applications and services, linking into and providing ongoing support from our infrastructure project. Your work and developments will allow our clients to focus on more unique problems to increase their speed to market. Required qualifications to be successful in this role - Design, develop & maintain the frameworks and automation environments. - Work with testers to ensure their scripts run and that results integrate with dashboards. - Participate in agile ceremonies, including team meetings, stand-ups, and retrospectives. - Participate in knowledge sharing sessions involving the team, our partners and our clients. Required qualifications to be successful in this role - Hands on experience at deploying virtualised workloads with L3/L4 networking. - Skilled in configuration and automation tools such as Robot Framework, Go, vCentre Networks. - Experience of RedHat or CentOS Linux (System Admin and Bash) and or Windows (System Admin and PowerShell). - Use of tooling such as Jenkins, InfluxDB and Grafana. - Experience of containerisation and orchestration technologies e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift. Desired competencies: - Experience of infrastructure engineering on Cloud platforms and technologies e.g. such as AWS Cloud Practitioner. - Understanding of software and infrastructure testing. - Understanding of test management tools, e.g. TestRail and or X-Ray. - Creation and configuration of reporting dashboards with Splunk and or ELK stack. Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
NEW PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY FOR AN SC CLEARED CLOUD NATIVE DEVELOPER IN LONDON Cloud Native Developer SC Cleared Central London based Opportunity to gain DV Clearance Hybrid working To apply, email: or call Who we are We are seeking an experienced Cloud Native Engineer to join a leading consultancy, delivering mission-critical projects in support of UK National Security. This hybrid London-based role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies on highly impactful programmes. You will be responsible for designing, building and deploying modern, cloud-native solutions, leveraging containerisation, microservices, DevOps practices and automation to deliver secure, scalable and resilient systems. The role requires an engineer who thrives in complex environments and is able to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain cloud-native platforms and applications. Develop solutions using containerisation and orchestration technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift). Implement DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code. Ensure solutions meet stringent security, performance and compliance requirements. Collaborate with architects, developers, testers and security teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. Troubleshoot and optimise systems for scalability, resilience and efficiency. Candidate Profile Strong background in cloud engineering , ideally in secure or regulated environments. Experience with public and private cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenStack). Hands-on knowledge of containerisation, Kubernetes, microservices and IaC (Terraform, Ansible, etc.). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps toolchains. Excellent problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills. Clearance & Requirements SC Clearance required to start. Must be eligible for DV Clearance Willingness to work in a hybrid London-based role . This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of cloud engineering, contributing directly to projects of national importance.
13/10/2025
Full time
NEW PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY FOR AN SC CLEARED CLOUD NATIVE DEVELOPER IN LONDON Cloud Native Developer SC Cleared Central London based Opportunity to gain DV Clearance Hybrid working To apply, email: or call Who we are We are seeking an experienced Cloud Native Engineer to join a leading consultancy, delivering mission-critical projects in support of UK National Security. This hybrid London-based role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies on highly impactful programmes. You will be responsible for designing, building and deploying modern, cloud-native solutions, leveraging containerisation, microservices, DevOps practices and automation to deliver secure, scalable and resilient systems. The role requires an engineer who thrives in complex environments and is able to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain cloud-native platforms and applications. Develop solutions using containerisation and orchestration technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift). Implement DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code. Ensure solutions meet stringent security, performance and compliance requirements. Collaborate with architects, developers, testers and security teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. Troubleshoot and optimise systems for scalability, resilience and efficiency. Candidate Profile Strong background in cloud engineering , ideally in secure or regulated environments. Experience with public and private cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenStack). Hands-on knowledge of containerisation, Kubernetes, microservices and IaC (Terraform, Ansible, etc.). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps toolchains. Excellent problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills. Clearance & Requirements SC Clearance required to start. Must be eligible for DV Clearance Willingness to work in a hybrid London-based role . This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of cloud engineering, contributing directly to projects of national importance.
I'm recruiting for severak Test Engineers to join my client based in North Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on exciting mission critical technologies that help keep people on the front line connected in high pressure situations. You'll be involved in a wide variety of projects, ranging from bespoke mobile applications and server side configuration to cloud based systems.You'll need to be happy coming into the Bristol office three days a week, and due to the nature of the work, you must either hold a British passport or have been a resident in the UK for the past five years, as employees are required to undergo security clearance.The roles will initially be more focused on manual testing across a range of mobile adnd web apps, integrating with hardware and cloud based systems. The company is investing heavily in automation and is keen to bring people on board who are curious and eager to get involved with this in the future. The projects are varied and genuinely interesting, covering everything from native Android apps to hardware integrations and connected cloud services. You'll be joining a collaborative test team made up of both permanent staff and contractors, working across multiple engineering teams.They are looking for people with a solid background in manual testing who, in a ideal world, also have exprience testing hardware or connected devices. Just as important, however, is your mindset. The team values curiosity, commitment, and the drive to constantly improve. You'll be expected to drive quality and process improvements, champion best practices, and collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure requirements are testable, realistic, and clearly understood.You'll be involved across the full test lifecycle, from planning and execution through to triage and issue resolution, all while reporting testing outcomes clearly and effectively. You'll also have the chance to support customers during acceptance, release, and deployment phases. For those with a little more experience, there are opportunities to coach and mentor colleagues, helping to create a a culture of collaboration and advocacy for quality across the business.As well as experience in manual testing, any experience working on projects that integrate software with hardware systems will make you stand out as would any experience of scripting with Python or Kotlin, and CI/CD environments such as Jenkins or GitLab.This is a place where testers are genuinely valued and where you'll have the chance to influence processes, help to champion automation, and help shape the future of testing within the company. Roles are available from mid-level through to senior with salaries ranging from £40,000 up to £65,000 depending on experience. If you would like to know more, please apply to Sam Miller at SR2 , Socially Responsible Recruitment.
06/10/2025
Full time
I'm recruiting for severak Test Engineers to join my client based in North Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on exciting mission critical technologies that help keep people on the front line connected in high pressure situations. You'll be involved in a wide variety of projects, ranging from bespoke mobile applications and server side configuration to cloud based systems.You'll need to be happy coming into the Bristol office three days a week, and due to the nature of the work, you must either hold a British passport or have been a resident in the UK for the past five years, as employees are required to undergo security clearance.The roles will initially be more focused on manual testing across a range of mobile adnd web apps, integrating with hardware and cloud based systems. The company is investing heavily in automation and is keen to bring people on board who are curious and eager to get involved with this in the future. The projects are varied and genuinely interesting, covering everything from native Android apps to hardware integrations and connected cloud services. You'll be joining a collaborative test team made up of both permanent staff and contractors, working across multiple engineering teams.They are looking for people with a solid background in manual testing who, in a ideal world, also have exprience testing hardware or connected devices. Just as important, however, is your mindset. The team values curiosity, commitment, and the drive to constantly improve. You'll be expected to drive quality and process improvements, champion best practices, and collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure requirements are testable, realistic, and clearly understood.You'll be involved across the full test lifecycle, from planning and execution through to triage and issue resolution, all while reporting testing outcomes clearly and effectively. You'll also have the chance to support customers during acceptance, release, and deployment phases. For those with a little more experience, there are opportunities to coach and mentor colleagues, helping to create a a culture of collaboration and advocacy for quality across the business.As well as experience in manual testing, any experience working on projects that integrate software with hardware systems will make you stand out as would any experience of scripting with Python or Kotlin, and CI/CD environments such as Jenkins or GitLab.This is a place where testers are genuinely valued and where you'll have the chance to influence processes, help to champion automation, and help shape the future of testing within the company. Roles are available from mid-level through to senior with salaries ranging from £40,000 up to £65,000 depending on experience. If you would like to know more, please apply to Sam Miller at SR2 , Socially Responsible Recruitment.
JOB TITLE: DevOps & Software Engineer - DV Cleared Rate: 550- 600/day (Outside IR35) Location: Onsite Clearance: DV Cleared (Mandatory) Flexible Work Option: Condensed working week (e.g., 3 long days, paid for 5) Job Summary We are seeking a technically skilled DevOps & Software Engineer with DV clearance to contribute across the full software development lifecycle and DevOps toolchain. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and automated CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and system monitoring frameworks to support the continuous delivery of secure and reliable software. This role demands a strong grasp of modern DevOps practices, cloud and container technologies, automation tooling, and software engineering principles. You will work closely with development, security, and operations teams to drive a culture of DevSecOps and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tooling. Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to provision and manage cloud/on-prem infrastructure. Manage container orchestration platforms and develop containerized solutions. Monitor systems and applications for availability, performance, and security compliance. Automate operational tasks including testing, deployment, patching, and scaling. Apply DevSecOps principles to secure applications and infrastructure across SDLC. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, testers, security analysts) to streamline software delivery. Participate in code reviews, architecture design, and incident resolution. Contribute to the development and documentation of internal DevOps standards and best practices. Mentor junior engineers and foster a DevOps-first mindset within delivery teams. DevOps & Tooling Proficiency (Preferred) Category Tools & Technologies CI/CD GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Azure DevOps Pipelines Infrastructure-as-Code Terraform, Ansible, AWS CloudFormation, Pulumi Cloud Platforms AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud (OpenStack) Containerization Docker, Podman Orchestration Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE), Helm, OpenShift Version Control Git, GitLab, Bitbucket Monitoring & Logging Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk, Datadog Security & Compliance HashiCorp Vault, Snyk, SonarQube, Trivy, AWS IAM, CIS Benchmarks Configuration Mgmt. Ansible, Puppet, Chef Build Tools Maven, Gradle, NPM, Webpack Testing Tools Selenium, JUnit, Postman, Cypress Other Nexus/Artifactory (artifact repositories), REST APIs, JSON/YAML, Linux system admin
02/10/2025
Contractor
JOB TITLE: DevOps & Software Engineer - DV Cleared Rate: 550- 600/day (Outside IR35) Location: Onsite Clearance: DV Cleared (Mandatory) Flexible Work Option: Condensed working week (e.g., 3 long days, paid for 5) Job Summary We are seeking a technically skilled DevOps & Software Engineer with DV clearance to contribute across the full software development lifecycle and DevOps toolchain. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and automated CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and system monitoring frameworks to support the continuous delivery of secure and reliable software. This role demands a strong grasp of modern DevOps practices, cloud and container technologies, automation tooling, and software engineering principles. You will work closely with development, security, and operations teams to drive a culture of DevSecOps and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tooling. Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to provision and manage cloud/on-prem infrastructure. Manage container orchestration platforms and develop containerized solutions. Monitor systems and applications for availability, performance, and security compliance. Automate operational tasks including testing, deployment, patching, and scaling. Apply DevSecOps principles to secure applications and infrastructure across SDLC. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, testers, security analysts) to streamline software delivery. Participate in code reviews, architecture design, and incident resolution. Contribute to the development and documentation of internal DevOps standards and best practices. Mentor junior engineers and foster a DevOps-first mindset within delivery teams. DevOps & Tooling Proficiency (Preferred) Category Tools & Technologies CI/CD GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Azure DevOps Pipelines Infrastructure-as-Code Terraform, Ansible, AWS CloudFormation, Pulumi Cloud Platforms AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud (OpenStack) Containerization Docker, Podman Orchestration Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE), Helm, OpenShift Version Control Git, GitLab, Bitbucket Monitoring & Logging Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk, Datadog Security & Compliance HashiCorp Vault, Snyk, SonarQube, Trivy, AWS IAM, CIS Benchmarks Configuration Mgmt. Ansible, Puppet, Chef Build Tools Maven, Gradle, NPM, Webpack Testing Tools Selenium, JUnit, Postman, Cypress Other Nexus/Artifactory (artifact repositories), REST APIs, JSON/YAML, Linux system admin
Are you a detail-oriented Automation Tester ready to make a meaningful impact? We're looking for a talented individual to join our small, high preforming agile team working on mission-critical applications within our Defence sector, harnessing the power of AWS Cloud to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions. As our new Automation Tester, you'll be instrumental in ensuring the quality and reliability of systems that support national defence operations. You'll work within an Agile Testing Framework, contributing to both functional and non-functional testing across development and managed service projects. This role also offers the opportunity to lead testing efforts, mentor colleagues, and shape best practices in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid working role, open to candidates based anywhere in the UK, with occasional travel to Milton Keynes required-typically once every few months. We can offer great career progression opportunities, ability to be based anywhere across the UK, benefits which you can flex to meet your needs and training and development opportunities. To be successful in this role, you must hold current active DV Clearance (Developed Vetting) What you'll be doing: Deliver high-quality, end-to-end testing solutions within Agile environments Collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and stakeholders Produce test artefacts in line with industry and organisational standards Provide guidance on testing processes and software quality assurance Support continuous improvement across testing practices and tools What you'll bring: Active DV (Developed Vetting) Clearance Strong background in Agile Testing Frameworks; Cypress experience highly desirable Proficient with JIRA and Confluence in Agile sprint environments Comfortable working in a small, collaborative team with flexibility to adapt Eligible for AC Guest access and Security Clearance Skilled in test management, defect handling, and process improvement Solid understanding of test automation tools and software quality attributes Technically proficient in JavaScript, GitLab, and the Microsoft Office suite Experience across domains such as applications, infrastructure, security, or networks If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent. Location: UK Anywhere Security Clearance Level: Candidates must hold Active DV Clearance. Internal Recruiter: Carolyne Salary: £ D.O.E Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets.
01/10/2025
Full time
Are you a detail-oriented Automation Tester ready to make a meaningful impact? We're looking for a talented individual to join our small, high preforming agile team working on mission-critical applications within our Defence sector, harnessing the power of AWS Cloud to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions. As our new Automation Tester, you'll be instrumental in ensuring the quality and reliability of systems that support national defence operations. You'll work within an Agile Testing Framework, contributing to both functional and non-functional testing across development and managed service projects. This role also offers the opportunity to lead testing efforts, mentor colleagues, and shape best practices in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid working role, open to candidates based anywhere in the UK, with occasional travel to Milton Keynes required-typically once every few months. We can offer great career progression opportunities, ability to be based anywhere across the UK, benefits which you can flex to meet your needs and training and development opportunities. To be successful in this role, you must hold current active DV Clearance (Developed Vetting) What you'll be doing: Deliver high-quality, end-to-end testing solutions within Agile environments Collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and stakeholders Produce test artefacts in line with industry and organisational standards Provide guidance on testing processes and software quality assurance Support continuous improvement across testing practices and tools What you'll bring: Active DV (Developed Vetting) Clearance Strong background in Agile Testing Frameworks; Cypress experience highly desirable Proficient with JIRA and Confluence in Agile sprint environments Comfortable working in a small, collaborative team with flexibility to adapt Eligible for AC Guest access and Security Clearance Skilled in test management, defect handling, and process improvement Solid understanding of test automation tools and software quality attributes Technically proficient in JavaScript, GitLab, and the Microsoft Office suite Experience across domains such as applications, infrastructure, security, or networks If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent. Location: UK Anywhere Security Clearance Level: Candidates must hold Active DV Clearance. Internal Recruiter: Carolyne Salary: £ D.O.E Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets.
Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a dedicated Automated Software Tester to join their team at their Cheltenham, Gloucestershire site. This is a permanent position with an emphasis on delivering scalable, supportable systems within a mission-focused environment. Key Responsibilities: Developing and executing automated software tests to ensure product quality Collaborating closely with development teams to understand requirements and functionalities Implementing continuous development and integration practices (CI/CD) Conducting functional and non-functional testing to validate product performance Writing and maintaining BASH scripts for automation tasks Monitoring and maintaining automated test environments, primarily on Linux systems Engaging with clients to gather feedback and improve testing processes Contributing to the ongoing development and refinement of testing procedures Job Requirements: The successful applicant should have experience in some or all of the following areas: Software testing with a focus on automation (e.g. Jenkins, Ansible) Continuous Development / Continuous Integration (CI/CD) Functional and non-functional testing BASH scripting Linux systems Holding an active or recently active DV clearance Desirable Experience: Experience working in a software development team Knowledge of software development processes Understanding of containerisation technologies Familiarity with GitLab Network-focused software development Benefits: Opportunity to work on mission-focused projects Continuous personal development with dedicated time for training Collaborative and supportive work environment Be part of a friendly community of like-minded colleagues First-hand experience of the impact of your work If you are an enthusiastic Automated Software Tester looking for an exciting opportunity in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
26/08/2025
Full time
Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a dedicated Automated Software Tester to join their team at their Cheltenham, Gloucestershire site. This is a permanent position with an emphasis on delivering scalable, supportable systems within a mission-focused environment. Key Responsibilities: Developing and executing automated software tests to ensure product quality Collaborating closely with development teams to understand requirements and functionalities Implementing continuous development and integration practices (CI/CD) Conducting functional and non-functional testing to validate product performance Writing and maintaining BASH scripts for automation tasks Monitoring and maintaining automated test environments, primarily on Linux systems Engaging with clients to gather feedback and improve testing processes Contributing to the ongoing development and refinement of testing procedures Job Requirements: The successful applicant should have experience in some or all of the following areas: Software testing with a focus on automation (e.g. Jenkins, Ansible) Continuous Development / Continuous Integration (CI/CD) Functional and non-functional testing BASH scripting Linux systems Holding an active or recently active DV clearance Desirable Experience: Experience working in a software development team Knowledge of software development processes Understanding of containerisation technologies Familiarity with GitLab Network-focused software development Benefits: Opportunity to work on mission-focused projects Continuous personal development with dedicated time for training Collaborative and supportive work environment Be part of a friendly community of like-minded colleagues First-hand experience of the impact of your work If you are an enthusiastic Automated Software Tester looking for an exciting opportunity in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
Lead Java Developer - SC Cleared Remote, United Kingdom - Salary DOE PERMANENT POSITION MUST BE SECURITY CLEARED At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients. Our company culture is centred around collaboration, where all colleagues, regardless of their role, work together to minimise risk and shorten delivery times. Our team consists of highly-skilled cross-functional consultants, analysts, and support staff. Our clients have the opportunity to earn R&D credits that can be used towards our areas of expertise: Data, Governance, and Cloud Engineering, allowing us to drive customer-focused innovation. Our work extends across both the public and private sectors, providing our colleagues with a diverse and interesting landscape of experience. Amber Labs was founded on three key principles: 1. A people-first internal culture, with diverse investments and exciting opportunities for our team, and a partnership structure that ensures everyone has a chance to share in the success of the company. 2. Constant iteration to identify opportunities to develop artifacts, accelerators, and automation solutions that allow for rapid deployment of highly technical cloud or on-premises solutions for our clients. 3. Consistent investment in our ADM (Amber Labs Delivery Methodology, underpinned by Agile Methodology) to ensure maximum velocity, quality, and value. With demand for our services at an all-time high and continuous growth in our market sectors, we are embarking on a major recruitment drive. We are eager to recruit a talented QA Tester to join our Digital Practice and one of our project delivery teams. The role: You will be developing and delivering some of the most innovative software solutions available for our clients. This will include development of both client and Server Side software following recognised standards and patterns. With a demonstrable agile mind-set and approach, you'll have ample opportunity to illustrate your love of development and passion for technology. Core responsibilities of the position: Development and unit testing, implementation of complex multi-tier applications. Provide technical support for the transition of applications into live service Ensure that functional and non-functional requirements are implemented. Ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget Enhancing existing applications to meet changes and requirements. Meeting with the development team to discuss Back End interface ideas and applications. Reviewing application requirements and interface designs. Creating OpenAPI contracts for the developed API services. Developing and implementing highly scalable and resilient Back End interface components using Java and Spring stack. Writing application programming interface codes using Java & Spring that will leverage cloud services such as GKE, Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring (Prometheus), Pub/Sub (&Kafka), Redis, SQL, NoSQL (mostly Google Cloud Platform). Troubleshooting interface software and debugging application codes. Developing and implementing Back End architecture to support business requirements. Monitoring and improving Back End performance. Documenting application changes and developing updates. Essential Skills Experience of Scrum and Jira required. Java Back End development IntelliJ Experience creating or extending automation frameworks using Java/Maven/Junit/Cucumber-JVM/Selenium Webdriver Experience of using development design patterns within test automation (more than just Page Object/Page Factory frameworks designs) Understanding of core REST API testing concepts such as HTTP methods, headers, and status/response codes. Desirable Skills Excellent knowledge of Java and core open-source technologies and frameworks; experience of building scalable, resilient applications Experience of the core XP practices of Test-driven development, Pair Programming, and Continuous Integration Demonstrable experience in one or more technology stacks, eg, Spring (eg Core, MVC, Data, Boot/Cloud), Integration Technologies (Spring Integration, Apache Camel, REST, Messaging) Experience of working in collaborative teams and working in an agile manner in a commercial environment Experience in leading development teams, would be advantageous but not essential as we have a range of roles available Benefits: Join a rapidly expanding startup where personal growth is a part of our DNA. Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes. Receive private medical insurance through Aviva. Enjoy the benefits of a company pension plan through Nest. 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays. Access Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform offering discounts, perks, and wellness resources. Participate in a generous employee referral program. A highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement. Be encouraged to take bold steps and embrace a mindset of experimentation. Choose your preferred device, PC or Mac. Diversity & Inclusion: Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes: Valuing the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of all employees and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued. Prohibiting all forms of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and victimisation and promoting a culture of dignity and respect for all. Educating all new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies and ensuring they are aware of their rights and responsibilities to create a safe and inclusive workplace. By taking these steps, we are dedicated to building a workplace that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our employees and communities. This role at Amber Labs is a permanent position, and all employees are required to meet the SC clearance requirements. Please be advised that, at this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type.
14/08/2023
Full time
Lead Java Developer - SC Cleared Remote, United Kingdom - Salary DOE PERMANENT POSITION MUST BE SECURITY CLEARED At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients. Our company culture is centred around collaboration, where all colleagues, regardless of their role, work together to minimise risk and shorten delivery times. Our team consists of highly-skilled cross-functional consultants, analysts, and support staff. Our clients have the opportunity to earn R&D credits that can be used towards our areas of expertise: Data, Governance, and Cloud Engineering, allowing us to drive customer-focused innovation. Our work extends across both the public and private sectors, providing our colleagues with a diverse and interesting landscape of experience. Amber Labs was founded on three key principles: 1. A people-first internal culture, with diverse investments and exciting opportunities for our team, and a partnership structure that ensures everyone has a chance to share in the success of the company. 2. Constant iteration to identify opportunities to develop artifacts, accelerators, and automation solutions that allow for rapid deployment of highly technical cloud or on-premises solutions for our clients. 3. Consistent investment in our ADM (Amber Labs Delivery Methodology, underpinned by Agile Methodology) to ensure maximum velocity, quality, and value. With demand for our services at an all-time high and continuous growth in our market sectors, we are embarking on a major recruitment drive. We are eager to recruit a talented QA Tester to join our Digital Practice and one of our project delivery teams. The role: You will be developing and delivering some of the most innovative software solutions available for our clients. This will include development of both client and Server Side software following recognised standards and patterns. With a demonstrable agile mind-set and approach, you'll have ample opportunity to illustrate your love of development and passion for technology. Core responsibilities of the position: Development and unit testing, implementation of complex multi-tier applications. Provide technical support for the transition of applications into live service Ensure that functional and non-functional requirements are implemented. Ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget Enhancing existing applications to meet changes and requirements. Meeting with the development team to discuss Back End interface ideas and applications. Reviewing application requirements and interface designs. Creating OpenAPI contracts for the developed API services. Developing and implementing highly scalable and resilient Back End interface components using Java and Spring stack. Writing application programming interface codes using Java & Spring that will leverage cloud services such as GKE, Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring (Prometheus), Pub/Sub (&Kafka), Redis, SQL, NoSQL (mostly Google Cloud Platform). Troubleshooting interface software and debugging application codes. Developing and implementing Back End architecture to support business requirements. Monitoring and improving Back End performance. Documenting application changes and developing updates. Essential Skills Experience of Scrum and Jira required. Java Back End development IntelliJ Experience creating or extending automation frameworks using Java/Maven/Junit/Cucumber-JVM/Selenium Webdriver Experience of using development design patterns within test automation (more than just Page Object/Page Factory frameworks designs) Understanding of core REST API testing concepts such as HTTP methods, headers, and status/response codes. Desirable Skills Excellent knowledge of Java and core open-source technologies and frameworks; experience of building scalable, resilient applications Experience of the core XP practices of Test-driven development, Pair Programming, and Continuous Integration Demonstrable experience in one or more technology stacks, eg, Spring (eg Core, MVC, Data, Boot/Cloud), Integration Technologies (Spring Integration, Apache Camel, REST, Messaging) Experience of working in collaborative teams and working in an agile manner in a commercial environment Experience in leading development teams, would be advantageous but not essential as we have a range of roles available Benefits: Join a rapidly expanding startup where personal growth is a part of our DNA. Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes. Receive private medical insurance through Aviva. Enjoy the benefits of a company pension plan through Nest. 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays. Access Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform offering discounts, perks, and wellness resources. Participate in a generous employee referral program. A highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement. Be encouraged to take bold steps and embrace a mindset of experimentation. Choose your preferred device, PC or Mac. Diversity & Inclusion: Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes: Valuing the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of all employees and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued. Prohibiting all forms of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and victimisation and promoting a culture of dignity and respect for all. Educating all new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies and ensuring they are aware of their rights and responsibilities to create a safe and inclusive workplace. By taking these steps, we are dedicated to building a workplace that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our employees and communities. This role at Amber Labs is a permanent position, and all employees are required to meet the SC clearance requirements. Please be advised that, at this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type.
Are you looking for an opportunity as a Full Stack Developer also known internally as a Senior Software Engineer? This is a newly created role working on Defence related projects as part of the Technical Solutions team. The role is hybrid role with flexibility to work from home and/or attend site in Hemel Hempstead as required. What you will be doing: Reporting directly to the Delivery Manager , the Full Stack Developer is responsible for ensuring the successful completion of the allocated work package within the agreed time, quality and cost. The Full Stack Developer will maintain the status of development activities pertaining to allocated work package. In addition, will work closely with the business analysts, architects, developers, designers & testers, ensuring timely communication of dependencies, risks & issues relating to allocated work package, dependant work packages. Act as a Subject Matter expert for design and development of Integration components. Must have in depth understanding of building Integration components using Java J2EE technologies. Contribute to design of the integration components based on Advanced understanding of Integration design patterns and architecture. Develop REST API's using Java/NodeJS Integrate File transfer with Sftp using Java Integrate REST APIs and web services with other application components as required using NodeJS/Java. Develop User interface screens using JavaScript/ReactJS/ElectronJS Good understanding of the AWS Lambda/ECS/Dynamo DB/SQS/API Gateway Good understanding of the code deployment using CI/CD Pipelines Able to design, rapidly prototype, and implement scalable, reliable, and maintainable process and integration solutions and User Interface Screens Participate in low level application design workshops Preparation of design specifications (DS); Construct code/configure interfaces based on the Interface Control Document (ICD) Perform peer group unit test & code reviews. Co-ordinate with peer developers and the release manager during release build activities. Adhere to quality processes What you'll bring: Core Java Web services, REST API and API Integration NodeJS/Electron JS/ ReactJS JavaScript, HTML 5, CSS SQL, Oracle DB, PL/SQL AWS Lambda/AWS ECS/Dynamo DB/SQS/ API Gateway It would be great if you had: Oracle APEX Automation of deployment using CI/CD Pipelines Employment Type - Full Time, Permanent Location - Hybrid with travel to Hemel Hempstead office on occasion Security Clearance Level - eligible for SC Internal Recruiter - Lee Brown Salary - £56-£60k Benefits - 25 days holiday with the option to buy/sell days, Pension, 4 x Life Assurance, 3% flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improve performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about our company? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets. Our technical specialists deploy systems running many of the major operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, and multiple Linux distros. We also provide Messaging and Collaboration systems and support, Application packaging and deployment, along with supporting Infrastructure and Cloud services and support. Our time can be split between our services and project work, so we have the chance to be multi-disciplined and access to a range of technologies. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
24/09/2022
Full time
Are you looking for an opportunity as a Full Stack Developer also known internally as a Senior Software Engineer? This is a newly created role working on Defence related projects as part of the Technical Solutions team. The role is hybrid role with flexibility to work from home and/or attend site in Hemel Hempstead as required. What you will be doing: Reporting directly to the Delivery Manager , the Full Stack Developer is responsible for ensuring the successful completion of the allocated work package within the agreed time, quality and cost. The Full Stack Developer will maintain the status of development activities pertaining to allocated work package. In addition, will work closely with the business analysts, architects, developers, designers & testers, ensuring timely communication of dependencies, risks & issues relating to allocated work package, dependant work packages. Act as a Subject Matter expert for design and development of Integration components. Must have in depth understanding of building Integration components using Java J2EE technologies. Contribute to design of the integration components based on Advanced understanding of Integration design patterns and architecture. Develop REST API's using Java/NodeJS Integrate File transfer with Sftp using Java Integrate REST APIs and web services with other application components as required using NodeJS/Java. Develop User interface screens using JavaScript/ReactJS/ElectronJS Good understanding of the AWS Lambda/ECS/Dynamo DB/SQS/API Gateway Good understanding of the code deployment using CI/CD Pipelines Able to design, rapidly prototype, and implement scalable, reliable, and maintainable process and integration solutions and User Interface Screens Participate in low level application design workshops Preparation of design specifications (DS); Construct code/configure interfaces based on the Interface Control Document (ICD) Perform peer group unit test & code reviews. Co-ordinate with peer developers and the release manager during release build activities. Adhere to quality processes What you'll bring: Core Java Web services, REST API and API Integration NodeJS/Electron JS/ ReactJS JavaScript, HTML 5, CSS SQL, Oracle DB, PL/SQL AWS Lambda/AWS ECS/Dynamo DB/SQS/ API Gateway It would be great if you had: Oracle APEX Automation of deployment using CI/CD Pipelines Employment Type - Full Time, Permanent Location - Hybrid with travel to Hemel Hempstead office on occasion Security Clearance Level - eligible for SC Internal Recruiter - Lee Brown Salary - £56-£60k Benefits - 25 days holiday with the option to buy/sell days, Pension, 4 x Life Assurance, 3% flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improve performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about our company? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets. Our technical specialists deploy systems running many of the major operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, and multiple Linux distros. We also provide Messaging and Collaboration systems and support, Application packaging and deployment, along with supporting Infrastructure and Cloud services and support. Our time can be split between our services and project work, so we have the chance to be multi-disciplined and access to a range of technologies. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
Software Test Engineer Test Engineering is the gatekeeper to the quality of our deliveries to our customers around the world. Our systems support Governments and Customers around the World in helping them defend against cyber threats and so they must be able to rely on the quality of our products. The test engineer has the opportunity to work across the system lifecycle from test definition to customer acceptance and can directly influence the outcome of our projects. The role interfaces both with our development teams (at sprint level to influence design discussions around testable and reusable code), project teams (at System Acceptance) and delivery functions (at User Acceptance). Essential skills and knowledge Experience of managing a group of testers Experience of creating Test Strategies and Plans Test Management software (Zephyr, HP ALM preferred) Convert Customer/Product Requirements to effective test/use cases Experience of system testing, preferably with some exposure to low level (i.e. non GUI) testing Experience of investigating root causes of discovered issues and providing corrective actions - either individually or in conjunction with the development team Ability to evaluate test results against customer requirements Defect Tracking and Knowledge Management software (Atlassian JIRA and Confluence preferred) Ability to create comprehensive test execution reports with metrics Promote test engineering within the company Essential competencies and experience ISTQB Foundation Qualification Knowledge of Testing Methodologies Experience in planning, estimating and designing system testing Test case design and execution to meet functional / use case requirements Upper intermediate English (ability to clearly communicate with English speakers in the workplace) Attention to detail and accuracy Excellent interpersonal skills Customer facing skills Desirable competencies and experience ISTQB Advanced Qualification WebAPI testing and tools Some level of Knowledge in computer networking and protocol(TCP, IP, UDP, DHCP, NTP,SSL, HTTP, IMAP,etc) Knowledge about Big Data environment and ecosystem Experience of working in Linux environment Some Knowledge on network protocol analyser tools ( wireshark, tcpdump, etc) Shell scripting and python experience for test automation Other Security Check (minimum) clearance or the ability to gain it Opportunity for travel, including international travel Flexible working options (project dependent) Competitive benefits package including pension, share incentives, private health care etc. Training and development opportunities Security Clearance is required for this vacancy. If you are not currently Security Cleared, you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process. For more guidance on National Security Vetting please click here. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats.
24/09/2022
Full time
Software Test Engineer Test Engineering is the gatekeeper to the quality of our deliveries to our customers around the world. Our systems support Governments and Customers around the World in helping them defend against cyber threats and so they must be able to rely on the quality of our products. The test engineer has the opportunity to work across the system lifecycle from test definition to customer acceptance and can directly influence the outcome of our projects. The role interfaces both with our development teams (at sprint level to influence design discussions around testable and reusable code), project teams (at System Acceptance) and delivery functions (at User Acceptance). Essential skills and knowledge Experience of managing a group of testers Experience of creating Test Strategies and Plans Test Management software (Zephyr, HP ALM preferred) Convert Customer/Product Requirements to effective test/use cases Experience of system testing, preferably with some exposure to low level (i.e. non GUI) testing Experience of investigating root causes of discovered issues and providing corrective actions - either individually or in conjunction with the development team Ability to evaluate test results against customer requirements Defect Tracking and Knowledge Management software (Atlassian JIRA and Confluence preferred) Ability to create comprehensive test execution reports with metrics Promote test engineering within the company Essential competencies and experience ISTQB Foundation Qualification Knowledge of Testing Methodologies Experience in planning, estimating and designing system testing Test case design and execution to meet functional / use case requirements Upper intermediate English (ability to clearly communicate with English speakers in the workplace) Attention to detail and accuracy Excellent interpersonal skills Customer facing skills Desirable competencies and experience ISTQB Advanced Qualification WebAPI testing and tools Some level of Knowledge in computer networking and protocol(TCP, IP, UDP, DHCP, NTP,SSL, HTTP, IMAP,etc) Knowledge about Big Data environment and ecosystem Experience of working in Linux environment Some Knowledge on network protocol analyser tools ( wireshark, tcpdump, etc) Shell scripting and python experience for test automation Other Security Check (minimum) clearance or the ability to gain it Opportunity for travel, including international travel Flexible working options (project dependent) Competitive benefits package including pension, share incentives, private health care etc. Training and development opportunities Security Clearance is required for this vacancy. If you are not currently Security Cleared, you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process. For more guidance on National Security Vetting please click here. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats.
Automation Tester (SC Eligible) Location:Glasgow Salary: Depending on Experience Career Level:(Accenture will be recruiting at the following levels: Senior Analyst, Consultant, Associate Manager) Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." -Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: We are one of the world's leading providers oftechnology.You'll work on innovative projects with colleagues tohelp transform leading organisations and communities around the world.You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level. Do you want to collaborate, operate and deliver value across our capabilities and grow and advance at the same time? You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture thatthrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunitiesthat candrive your career in new and exciting ways. If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. In our team you will learn: How to provide test solutions to real world problems across a variety of industries and clients To work as part of project teams utilising agile and/or waterfall principles. How to successfully collaborate with various stakeholders across specialisms. Show more Show less Qualifications Qualifications - External As an Automation Tester, you will: Demonstrate experience of test tooling and technologies, employing industry standard best practices. Identify issues and risks, escalating and provide mitigating actions. Prepare test steps, test data and expected results and peer review. Develop test automation frameworks and test models to be used on said frameworks. Qualified in API Test Tooling: Postman, SOAP UI, Ready API or JMeter. We are looking for experience in the following skills: Practised in Automation Tooling: Selenium, Java, Cucumber, Maven or Rest-assured. A proven track record of testing software developments in a structured environment. A complete understanding of the Defect Management lifecycle. Experience in Defect Tooling such as JIRA, Bugzilla, HP ALM or QC. Experienced in Test Mgnt Tooling such as Mirco Focus, HP ALM, JIRA - Adaptavist, JIRA - Zephr, JIRA - XRAY or Rational. Technical skills; understanding of system architecture components such as application servers, databases and web services. Experience in one or more test frameworks and scripting tests. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Set yourself apart: Ability to operate and deliver value with the opportunity to grow and advance. Transform leading organisations and communities around the world What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25days of vacation per year, access to app based fitness classes and discounts on range of gyms, private medical insurance and three days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role to deliver the first-class services we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services-all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 537,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at . Closing Date for Applications: 31/08/2023. Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS Clearance. SRG100, RROOTS and ATCTECH
24/09/2022
Full time
Automation Tester (SC Eligible) Location:Glasgow Salary: Depending on Experience Career Level:(Accenture will be recruiting at the following levels: Senior Analyst, Consultant, Associate Manager) Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." -Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: We are one of the world's leading providers oftechnology.You'll work on innovative projects with colleagues tohelp transform leading organisations and communities around the world.You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level. Do you want to collaborate, operate and deliver value across our capabilities and grow and advance at the same time? You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture thatthrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunitiesthat candrive your career in new and exciting ways. If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. In our team you will learn: How to provide test solutions to real world problems across a variety of industries and clients To work as part of project teams utilising agile and/or waterfall principles. How to successfully collaborate with various stakeholders across specialisms. Show more Show less Qualifications Qualifications - External As an Automation Tester, you will: Demonstrate experience of test tooling and technologies, employing industry standard best practices. Identify issues and risks, escalating and provide mitigating actions. Prepare test steps, test data and expected results and peer review. Develop test automation frameworks and test models to be used on said frameworks. Qualified in API Test Tooling: Postman, SOAP UI, Ready API or JMeter. We are looking for experience in the following skills: Practised in Automation Tooling: Selenium, Java, Cucumber, Maven or Rest-assured. A proven track record of testing software developments in a structured environment. A complete understanding of the Defect Management lifecycle. Experience in Defect Tooling such as JIRA, Bugzilla, HP ALM or QC. Experienced in Test Mgnt Tooling such as Mirco Focus, HP ALM, JIRA - Adaptavist, JIRA - Zephr, JIRA - XRAY or Rational. Technical skills; understanding of system architecture components such as application servers, databases and web services. Experience in one or more test frameworks and scripting tests. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Set yourself apart: Ability to operate and deliver value with the opportunity to grow and advance. Transform leading organisations and communities around the world What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25days of vacation per year, access to app based fitness classes and discounts on range of gyms, private medical insurance and three days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role to deliver the first-class services we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services-all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 537,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at . Closing Date for Applications: 31/08/2023. Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS Clearance. SRG100, RROOTS and ATCTECH
Automation Tester (SC Eligible) Location: Manchester Salary: Depending on Experience Career Level:(Accenture will be recruiting at the following levels:Senior Analyst, Consultant, Associate Manager) Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." -Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: We are one of the world's leading providers oftechnology.You'll work on innovative projects with colleagues tohelp transform leading organisations and communities around the world.You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level. Do you want to collaborate, operate and deliver value across our capabilities and grow and advance at the same time? You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture thatthrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunitiesthat candrive your career in new and exciting ways. If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. In our team you will learn: How to provide test solutions to real world problems across a variety of industries and clients To work as part of project teams utilising agile and/or waterfall principles. How to successfully collaborate with various stakeholders across specialisms. Show more Show less Qualifications Qualifications As an Automation Tester, you will: Demonstrate experience of test tooling and technologies, employing industry standard best practices. Identify issues and risks, escalating and provide mitigating actions. Prepare test steps, test data and expected results and peer review. Develop test automation frameworks and test models to be used on said frameworks. Qualified in API Test Tooling: Postman, SOAP UI, Ready API or JMeter. We are looking for experience in the following skills: Practised in Automation Tooling: Selenium, Java, Cucumber, Maven or Rest-assured. A proven track record of testing software developments in a structured environment. A complete understanding of the Defect Management lifecycle. Experience in Defect Tooling such as JIRA, Bugzilla, HP ALM or QC. Experienced in Test Mgnt Tooling such as Mirco Focus, HP ALM, JIRA - Adaptavist, JIRA - Zephr, JIRA - XRAY or Rational. Technical skills; understanding of system architecture components such as application servers, databases and web services. Experience in one or more test frameworks and scripting tests. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Set yourself apart: Ability to operate and deliver value with the opportunity to grow and advance. Transform leading organisations and communities around the world What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25days of vacation per year, access to app based fitness classes and discounts on range of gyms, private medical insurance and three days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role to deliver the first-class services we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services-all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 537,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at . Closing Date for Applications: 31/08/2023 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS Clearance RROOTS and ATCTECH
24/09/2022
Full time
Automation Tester (SC Eligible) Location: Manchester Salary: Depending on Experience Career Level:(Accenture will be recruiting at the following levels:Senior Analyst, Consultant, Associate Manager) Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." -Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: We are one of the world's leading providers oftechnology.You'll work on innovative projects with colleagues tohelp transform leading organisations and communities around the world.You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level. Do you want to collaborate, operate and deliver value across our capabilities and grow and advance at the same time? You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture thatthrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunitiesthat candrive your career in new and exciting ways. If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. In our team you will learn: How to provide test solutions to real world problems across a variety of industries and clients To work as part of project teams utilising agile and/or waterfall principles. How to successfully collaborate with various stakeholders across specialisms. Show more Show less Qualifications Qualifications As an Automation Tester, you will: Demonstrate experience of test tooling and technologies, employing industry standard best practices. Identify issues and risks, escalating and provide mitigating actions. Prepare test steps, test data and expected results and peer review. Develop test automation frameworks and test models to be used on said frameworks. Qualified in API Test Tooling: Postman, SOAP UI, Ready API or JMeter. We are looking for experience in the following skills: Practised in Automation Tooling: Selenium, Java, Cucumber, Maven or Rest-assured. A proven track record of testing software developments in a structured environment. A complete understanding of the Defect Management lifecycle. Experience in Defect Tooling such as JIRA, Bugzilla, HP ALM or QC. Experienced in Test Mgnt Tooling such as Mirco Focus, HP ALM, JIRA - Adaptavist, JIRA - Zephr, JIRA - XRAY or Rational. Technical skills; understanding of system architecture components such as application servers, databases and web services. Experience in one or more test frameworks and scripting tests. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Set yourself apart: Ability to operate and deliver value with the opportunity to grow and advance. Transform leading organisations and communities around the world What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25days of vacation per year, access to app based fitness classes and discounts on range of gyms, private medical insurance and three days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role to deliver the first-class services we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services-all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 537,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at . Closing Date for Applications: 31/08/2023 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS Clearance RROOTS and ATCTECH
Automation Tester (SC Eligible) Location:Edinburgh Salary: Depending on Experience Career Level:(Accenture will be recruiting at the following levels: Senior Analyst, Consultant, Associate Manager) Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." -Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: We are one of the world's leading providers oftechnology.You'll work on innovative projects with colleagues tohelp transform leading organisations and communities around the world.You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level. Do you want to collaborate, operate and deliver value across our capabilities and grow and advance at the same time? You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture thatthrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunitiesthat candrive your career in new and exciting ways. If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. In our team you will learn: How to provide test solutions to real world problems across a variety of industries and clients To work as part of project teams utilising agile and/or waterfall principles. How to successfully collaborate with various stakeholders across specialisms. Show more Show less Qualifications Qualifications - External As an Automation Tester, you will: Demonstrate experience of test tooling and technologies, employing industry standard best practices. Identify issues and risks, escalating and provide mitigating actions. Prepare test steps, test data and expected results and peer review. Develop test automation frameworks and test models to be used on said frameworks. Qualified in API Test Tooling: Postman, SOAP UI, Ready API or JMeter. We are looking for experience in the following skills: Practised in Automation Tooling: Selenium, Java, Cucumber, Maven or Rest-assured. A proven track record of testing software developments in a structured environment. A complete understanding of the Defect Management lifecycle. Experience in Defect Tooling such as JIRA, Bugzilla, HP ALM or QC. Experienced in Test Mgnt Tooling such as Mirco Focus, HP ALM, JIRA - Adaptavist, JIRA - Zephr, JIRA - XRAY or Rational. Technical skills; understanding of system architecture components such as application servers, databases and web services. Experience in one or more test frameworks and scripting tests. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Set yourself apart: Ability to operate and deliver value with the opportunity to grow and advance. Transform leading organisations and communities around the world What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25days of vacation per year, access to app based fitness classes and discounts on range of gyms, private medical insurance and three days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role to deliver the first-class services we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services-all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 537,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at . Closing Date for Applications: 31/08/2023 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS Clearance. SRG100, RROOTS and ATCTECH
24/09/2022
Full time
Automation Tester (SC Eligible) Location:Edinburgh Salary: Depending on Experience Career Level:(Accenture will be recruiting at the following levels: Senior Analyst, Consultant, Associate Manager) Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application. Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." -Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: We are one of the world's leading providers oftechnology.You'll work on innovative projects with colleagues tohelp transform leading organisations and communities around the world.You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level. Do you want to collaborate, operate and deliver value across our capabilities and grow and advance at the same time? You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture thatthrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunitiesthat candrive your career in new and exciting ways. If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. In our team you will learn: How to provide test solutions to real world problems across a variety of industries and clients To work as part of project teams utilising agile and/or waterfall principles. How to successfully collaborate with various stakeholders across specialisms. Show more Show less Qualifications Qualifications - External As an Automation Tester, you will: Demonstrate experience of test tooling and technologies, employing industry standard best practices. Identify issues and risks, escalating and provide mitigating actions. Prepare test steps, test data and expected results and peer review. Develop test automation frameworks and test models to be used on said frameworks. Qualified in API Test Tooling: Postman, SOAP UI, Ready API or JMeter. We are looking for experience in the following skills: Practised in Automation Tooling: Selenium, Java, Cucumber, Maven or Rest-assured. A proven track record of testing software developments in a structured environment. A complete understanding of the Defect Management lifecycle. Experience in Defect Tooling such as JIRA, Bugzilla, HP ALM or QC. Experienced in Test Mgnt Tooling such as Mirco Focus, HP ALM, JIRA - Adaptavist, JIRA - Zephr, JIRA - XRAY or Rational. Technical skills; understanding of system architecture components such as application servers, databases and web services. Experience in one or more test frameworks and scripting tests. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Set yourself apart: Ability to operate and deliver value with the opportunity to grow and advance. Transform leading organisations and communities around the world What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25days of vacation per year, access to app based fitness classes and discounts on range of gyms, private medical insurance and three days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role to deliver the first-class services we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services-all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 537,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at . Closing Date for Applications: 31/08/2023 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS Clearance. SRG100, RROOTS and ATCTECH
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Role Overview The Software Test Automation Engineer designs, plans and executes tests in order to assess the completeness and quality of engineered solutions and/or products. Creates Test designs, plans, scripts, programs and supporting artefacts using appropriate tools and following the disciplines in place Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of schedule and endeavours to estimate accurately and deliver according to those estimates Demonstrates skill and adeptness in team collaboration, technical discussion and negotiation Continually increases personal understanding of the test frameworks, technical concepts, methods and measurements. Works with Software Engineers to guide and assure their testing Works with requirements owners to refine requirements such that they may be proven through testing Exploits appropriate test methods, languages, libraries and techniques and apply these to software engineering tasks to realise the most effective outcome Ensures high quality and delivery standards are met and consistently deliver quality test artefacts and reports on time and within estimate. Role Accountabilities Depending on the particular job being performed by a Software Test Engineer they may typically have some or all of these specific accountabilities. Core engineering- entry level accountabilities (interns, graduates and apprentices might receive training before being expected to meet these) Completes Software tasks as directed by the team lead: Interprets and executes test scripts, mapping back to predetermined criteria. Classifies defects, documents test failures and successes when compared with pre-determined criteria in accordance with agreed standards. Analyses and reports on test activities and results. Defines and creates test cases from the analysis of functional specifications and creates test plans to execute this for areas of functionality. Provides accurate estimates of effort needed to produce test artefacts or execute tests Learns about the system under test such that test incidents are well described and qualified thus reducing time to triage and resolve. Core engineering - mid-level accountabilities Analyses test requirements, designing and producing re-usable test scripts and specifying requirements for environments, data and test tools required Overcomes development obstacles to deliver quality testing on time Reviews test artefacts produced by peers Reviews test results and modify the test suite as necessary Defines and creates test cases from the analysis of non-functional specifications Designs and executes performance test scripts, security tests and defines and executes usability tests with the client Analyses requirements for test automation and designs the technical solution, including coding, modifying and documenting test automation scripts and programs, implementing and configuring automation test tools and planning and implementing keyword driven test tools Reviews and assures the scope and execution of Unit Tests and Integration Tests performed by Software Engineers Describes to Software Engineers how their work will be, or has been, tested such that the Software Engineers gains insight into the tester's interpretation of the requirements Execute Session-based (Exploratory) Testing where scripted testing is inappropriate or requires augmentation Applicants to this role must be amenable to obtain UK Government security clearance Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats.
23/09/2022
Full time
Role Overview The Software Test Automation Engineer designs, plans and executes tests in order to assess the completeness and quality of engineered solutions and/or products. Creates Test designs, plans, scripts, programs and supporting artefacts using appropriate tools and following the disciplines in place Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of schedule and endeavours to estimate accurately and deliver according to those estimates Demonstrates skill and adeptness in team collaboration, technical discussion and negotiation Continually increases personal understanding of the test frameworks, technical concepts, methods and measurements. Works with Software Engineers to guide and assure their testing Works with requirements owners to refine requirements such that they may be proven through testing Exploits appropriate test methods, languages, libraries and techniques and apply these to software engineering tasks to realise the most effective outcome Ensures high quality and delivery standards are met and consistently deliver quality test artefacts and reports on time and within estimate. Role Accountabilities Depending on the particular job being performed by a Software Test Engineer they may typically have some or all of these specific accountabilities. Core engineering- entry level accountabilities (interns, graduates and apprentices might receive training before being expected to meet these) Completes Software tasks as directed by the team lead: Interprets and executes test scripts, mapping back to predetermined criteria. Classifies defects, documents test failures and successes when compared with pre-determined criteria in accordance with agreed standards. Analyses and reports on test activities and results. Defines and creates test cases from the analysis of functional specifications and creates test plans to execute this for areas of functionality. Provides accurate estimates of effort needed to produce test artefacts or execute tests Learns about the system under test such that test incidents are well described and qualified thus reducing time to triage and resolve. Core engineering - mid-level accountabilities Analyses test requirements, designing and producing re-usable test scripts and specifying requirements for environments, data and test tools required Overcomes development obstacles to deliver quality testing on time Reviews test artefacts produced by peers Reviews test results and modify the test suite as necessary Defines and creates test cases from the analysis of non-functional specifications Designs and executes performance test scripts, security tests and defines and executes usability tests with the client Analyses requirements for test automation and designs the technical solution, including coding, modifying and documenting test automation scripts and programs, implementing and configuring automation test tools and planning and implementing keyword driven test tools Reviews and assures the scope and execution of Unit Tests and Integration Tests performed by Software Engineers Describes to Software Engineers how their work will be, or has been, tested such that the Software Engineers gains insight into the tester's interpretation of the requirements Execute Session-based (Exploratory) Testing where scripted testing is inappropriate or requires augmentation Applicants to this role must be amenable to obtain UK Government security clearance Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments. Launched in 2022, Digital Intelligence is part of BAE Systems, and has a rich heritage in helping to defend nations and businesses around the world from advanced threats.
Please be aware that DV Clearance is required for this position prior to contract commencement. We highly recommend that you research this level of clearance before applying to avoid any disappointment ***
Having experience in any / all of the following testing areas would advantageous:
* Performance testing
* Automation testing
* Infrastructure testing
Indicative Experience:
Performance testing
* Experience of working in agile software delivery teams.
* Experience using Selenium IDE and Web Driver.
* Experience of programming in Java and Python.
* Experience of behavioural driven development BDD.
* Experience of HP ALM (Quality Centre) and Load Runner.
* Experience of JMeter/ JUnit.
* Certified Agile Tester (desirable).
Infrastructure Testing
* Hardware: HP Servers, Dell Servers, Cisco Switches and Routers. To include patching and configuration.
* Windows Desktop: Window XP, Windows Vista; Windows7; Windows 8.
* Server Operating Systems: Windows 2003; Windows 2008; Windows 2012; Windows SQL Server, Linux, Oracle.
* Domain Services: Active Directory, GPOs, DNS, DHCP, WSUS, KMS, WTS, SQL, etc.
* Virtualisation Technologies: vMWare and Hyper-V.
* Remote Management (ILO).
* Security Applications; Lumension and Symantec Management.
*
* Backup and Restore, Veeam and Data Protector.
Automated Testing
* Experience of using JIRA/ Atlassian tools.
* Experience of creating test scripts using Zepher.
* Experience using Selenium IDE and Web Driver (or similar).
Interested???
Then please apply immediately with your most recent copy of your CV, ensuring dates of past work history is correct and up-to-date.
Capita TRACS welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Capita TRACS is a trading name of Capita Resourcing Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us
03/05/2017
Please be aware that DV Clearance is required for this position prior to contract commencement. We highly recommend that you research this level of clearance before applying to avoid any disappointment ***
Having experience in any / all of the following testing areas would advantageous:
* Performance testing
* Automation testing
* Infrastructure testing
Indicative Experience:
Performance testing
* Experience of working in agile software delivery teams.
* Experience using Selenium IDE and Web Driver.
* Experience of programming in Java and Python.
* Experience of behavioural driven development BDD.
* Experience of HP ALM (Quality Centre) and Load Runner.
* Experience of JMeter/ JUnit.
* Certified Agile Tester (desirable).
Infrastructure Testing
* Hardware: HP Servers, Dell Servers, Cisco Switches and Routers. To include patching and configuration.
* Windows Desktop: Window XP, Windows Vista; Windows7; Windows 8.
* Server Operating Systems: Windows 2003; Windows 2008; Windows 2012; Windows SQL Server, Linux, Oracle.
* Domain Services: Active Directory, GPOs, DNS, DHCP, WSUS, KMS, WTS, SQL, etc.
* Virtualisation Technologies: vMWare and Hyper-V.
* Remote Management (ILO).
* Security Applications; Lumension and Symantec Management.
*
* Backup and Restore, Veeam and Data Protector.
Automated Testing
* Experience of using JIRA/ Atlassian tools.
* Experience of creating test scripts using Zepher.
* Experience using Selenium IDE and Web Driver (or similar).
Interested???
Then please apply immediately with your most recent copy of your CV, ensuring dates of past work history is correct and up-to-date.
Capita TRACS welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Capita TRACS is a trading name of Capita Resourcing Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us
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