DevOp Engineer / Test Lead (eDV required)

Matchtech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a DevOps Test Lead to oversee testing and the CI/CD process for a critical client system. The successful candidate will work closely with developers to ensure quality software releases and streamline testing processes, while adhering to required security clearances.

Qualifications

• Experience in Agile delivery and DevOps practices.
• Proficiency with Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline management.
• Skills in testing automation frameworks like Cypress and Cucumber.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing efforts for software developed within the project.
• Maintain and optimize the Continuous Integration (CI) system.
• Develop new automated tests to validate new functionalities.

Skills

Agile delivery

DevOps practices

Linux

server administration

software testing

Tools

Jenkins

Cypress

Cucumber

JavaScript

Java

Job description

Ref no.

Ref no. BHN564750

Location

Start date ASAP

Job type

Job type Contract 6 months

Job status

Job status Open

Job summary

UKIC DV Required. Software Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment of software component into Client environments. Conduct testing and report back to the team.

Key skills required for this role

Important

Job Title: DevOps Test Lead

Clearance Required: BPSS / DV (Ideally with PU) - Must have held Cobalt clearance for more than 12 months

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Test Lead to support the testing and release of a client system. In this role, you will work closely with the development team to ensure high-quality software releases. You will be responsible for maintaining and running the project's CI system, developing new tests, and implementing best DevOps practices to streamline the testing process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead testing efforts for software developed within the project.
• Support formal software releases through rigorous testing and validation.
• Maintain and optimize the Continuous Integration (CI) system.
• Develop new automated tests to validate new functionalities.
• Collaborate with the development team to improve testing processes and deployment strategies.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience with Agile delivery and DevOps practices.
• Strong Linux and server administration skills.
• Proficiency in Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline management.
• Hands-on experience in software testing, preferably using:
  • Cypress, Cucumber (test automation frameworks).
  • JavaScript and Java (desirable).

Security Clearance:

• BPSS / DV clearance required.
• Cobalt clearance must have been held for 12+ months.

This is an exciting opportunity for a DevOps professional with strong testing expertise to contribute to a critical project in a Test Lead capacity. If you have the required skills and clearance, we encourage you to apply!

Matchtech is a STEM Recruitment Specialist, with over 40 years’ experience