Functional Quality Engineer (Public Sector)

IBM; Leicester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Leicester is seeking a Functional Quality Engineer to play a key role in delivering high-quality software for a major Public Sector programme. The ideal candidate will have experience in public sector environments and a strong understanding of functional testing. Responsibilities include designing test plans, collaborating with teams, and supporting automation initiatives. A valid right to work in the UK and knowledge of accessibility standards are essential. This position offers a range of development opportunities and benefits including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Promotion opportunities

Flexible working approaches

25 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must have a valid right to work in the UK and be resident in the UK for the last 5 years.
• Experience in Public Sector or similarly regulated environments is required.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards such as WCAG is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and execution of functional and regression test plans.
• Collaborate with teams to clarify requirements and support defect resolution.
• Participate in defining test approaches and provide input on testing improvements.

Skills

Functional testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Test automation

Accessibility standards knowledge

Test management tools

Containerisation technologies

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Job description

Overview

As a Functional Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring that high‑quality, reliable software is delivered for a major Public Sector programme. You will work closely with analysts, developers and stakeholders to validate requirements, execute functional tests and support the delivery of solutions that meet security, accessibility and compliance expectations typical of government environments. If you are passionate about quality, enjoy understanding how systems should work and are comfortable collaborating in a structured project setting, we would be interested in hearing from you.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and execution of functional and regression test plans for custom applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to clarify requirements, identify defects and support timely resolution.
• Participate in defining test approaches and providing input on testing improvements.
• Support test automation initiatives by identifying opportunities and working with automation specialists.
• Communicate test results, risks and issues to project teams and stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
• Awareness of containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and how testing fits within them.
• Understanding of TDD or BDD principles from a functional testing perspective.
• Basic understanding of security and data protection considerations in software development.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid right to work in the UK and be resident in the UK with continuous living for the last 5 years.
• Experience working in Public Sector or similarly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards such as WCAG.
• Exposure to test management tools commonly used in enterprise or government projects.

E‑EO Statement

As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so.

About IBM CIC

At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK. A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, who may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long‑term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Benefits & Development

• Many training opportunities from classroom to e‑learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry‑recognised certificates.
• Regular and frequent promotion opportunities.
• Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year.
• Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture.
• A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome.
• Internal recognition programmes for peer‑to‑peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees.
• Tools and policies to support your work‑life balance: flexible working approaches, sabbatical programmes, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returner’s scheme.
• More traditional benefits: 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid monthly to save for your future.