Automation Test Engineer — Python & CI/CD for Defence IT

QinetiQ; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension

Holiday allowance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount

Armed Forces Covenant

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ in the United Kingdom is seeking an Infrastructure Test Engineer for the Corsham site. You will develop automated testing capabilities to ensure reliable, compliant infrastructure before entry into operations.

The role focuses on performance, reliability, and readiness of critical Defence IT infrastructure. You will build and maintain automated test frameworks, convert manual tests to automated scripts, and collaborate with engineering teams to validate deployments.

Qualifications

• Experience in automation testing, integration testing or systems testing.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC).
• Relevant technical qualifications or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining automated test frameworks using Python.
• Converting manual test activities into automated scripts.
• Supporting system integration, functional and regression testing.
• Producing test plans, test reports and evidence packs.
• Collaborating with engineering teams to validate deployments.
• Presenting test results and recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Python automation

Test framework

BDD/Gherkin

PowerShell

Bash

Jenkins CI/CD

Secure environments

Education

UK SC clearance eligibility

Relevant technical qualifications

Tools

Python

CI/CD tools

Job description

QinetiQ in the United Kingdom is seeking an Infrastructure Test Engineer for the Corsham site. You will develop automated testing capabilities to ensure reliable, compliant infrastructure before entry into operations.

The role focuses on performance, reliability, and readiness of critical Defence IT infrastructure. You will build and maintain automated test frameworks, convert manual tests to automated scripts, and collaborate with engineering teams to validate deployments.