Functional Tester ( IBM Maximo Application Suite Exp)

IBM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Sabbatical programs

Maternity/Paternity leave

Private medical

Dental & Optical cover

Employee assistance program

Life assurance

Pension plan (salary sacrifice)

25 days holiday

Job summary

IBM Consulting UK FutureNow is seeking a Functional Tester to validate Maximo v9 across asset-management workflows within a secure Defence programme. You will design and run tests, document results, and collaborate with developers, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure quality and compliance.

The role requires hands-on testing experience, familiarity with Jira/ALM, and comfort working in a regulated, time-critical environment. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, and BPSS/NVS screening may apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Functional Tester within enterprise systems.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and defect management.
• Experience in secure, Defence environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and execute functional test cases for Maximo v9 modules.
• Perform end-to-end functional and system testing across asset management workflows.
• Validate configurations including Work Orders, Assets, Inventory, Procurement, and PM.
• Conduct integration testing with interfaced systems (ERP, logistics, finance).
• Log, manage, and track defects through resolution using test/defect tools.
• Support SIT and UAT and ensure compliance with Defence standards.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Jira

HP ALM

Selenium

Job description

Introduction

At IBM Consulting UK FutureNow, you’ll build a career at the forefront of hybrid cloud and AI, working with leading clients across the public and private sectors. You’ll collaborate with top industry professionals, gain hands on experience with cutting edge technologies, and deliver solutions that create real business impact. From day one, you’ll work on meaningful, high profile programmes that stretch your skills and accelerate your growth. We invest heavily in you-supporting continuous learning, in demand skills development, and long term career progression. You’ll thrive in a flexible, inclusive environment that values curiosity, encourages reinvention, and recognises what makes you unique.

We Offer

• Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
• More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group pension plan through salary sacrifice.

Your Role And Responsibilities

We are looking for a skilled Functional Tester with proven experience in IBM Maximo Application Suite (Maximo v9) to support delivery within a secure Defence programme. The role involves validating functional requirements, ensuring system quality, and supporting mission-critical asset management solutions in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, document, and execute functional test cases for Maximo v9 modules
• Perform end-to-end functional and system testing across asset management workflows
• Validate configurations including Work Orders, Assets, Inventory, Procurement, and Preventive Maintenance
• Conduct integration testing with interfaced systems (e.g. ERP, logistics, and finance systems)
• Analyse requirements and user stories to define test scenarios and acceptance criteria
• Log, manage, and track defects through to resolution using test/defect management tools
• Support System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Ensure compliance with Defence standards, security policies, and data governance requirements
• Produce and maintain test documentation (test plans, scripts, traceability matrices, reports)
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, SMEs, and stakeholders

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• High attention to detail and quality focus
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to work under pressure within secure, time-critical environments

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personal Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NVS) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

Demonstrable experience as a Functional Tester within enterprise systems

• Strong hands-on experience with IBM Maximo Application Suite, specifically Maximo v9
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies (functional, SIT, UAT)
• Experience writing structured test cases and executing manual testing
• Familiarity with defect management tools (e.g. Jira, HP ALM)
• Ability to interpret business and technical requirements into test scenarios
• Experience working in secure, regulated, or Defence environments

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Experience with Maximo integrations (REST/SOAP APIs, middleware)
• Exposure to automation tools (e.g. Selenium or similar)
• Knowledge of Agile / Scrum delivery methodologies
• Understanding of ITIL processes and asset lifecycle management
• Previous experience working on Defence or government programmes