Senior Test Engineer - Defence

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the IT MSP and defence space is seeking a Senior Test Engineer in Southampton. The role involves manual and automated testing, working within a collaborative team to enhance testing standards. The company offers excellent benefits including a bonus scheme and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Healthcare and dental benefits

Income protection

Enhanced annual leave

Career progression opportunities

Certification support

Collaborative company culture

Qualifications

• Experience with Manual and Automated testing (Functional, Non-functional, Regression).
• Understanding of Agile, V-Model, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Demonstrable experience using tools like JIRA and version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-assurance services and solutions.
• Play a vital role in shaping future testing standards.
• Manage test documentation and requirements.

Skills

Manual testing

Automated testing

Strong communication

Collaboration skills

Tools

JIRA

Version control systems

Job description

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Senior Test Engineer - Defence, southampton

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Client:

Anson McCade

Location:

southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a skilled Test Specialist with a passion for quality, leadership, and innovation? My client is a leader in the IT MSP and defence space in the UK and beyond. Due to demand we are looking for a Senior Test Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a team of talented professionals, contribute to high-assurance services and solutions, and play a vital role in shaping future testing standards.

On offer

• Company bonus scheme
• Benefits pack includes - healthcare, dental, income protection, enhanced annual leave and more
• 1st class career progression opportunities
• Excellent skill up ops including new certification support
• Modern and highly collaborative company culture

What do I need?

• Experience with Manual and Automated testing (Functional, Non-functional, Regression)
• Familiarity with Windows Server 2019, Active Directory, SCOM, SCCM, VMware
• Understanding of Agile, V-Model, and Waterfall methodologies
• Skilled in Requirements Management and Test Documentation (Test Plans, Reports, Scripts)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrable experience using tools like JIRA and version control systems (e.g., Subversion)
• Knowledge of configuration/change/release management principles
• Given the nature of the projects candidates need to be eligible and willing to go through UK Security Checks