Integration Test Lead

Leidos; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave (incl. holidays)

Flexible benefits

Flexi-Time Working

Job summary

Leidos UK & Europe is seeking a Senior Integration Tester to join a large-scale systems integration programme in a hybrid role based in Whiteley, Hampshire.

The successful candidate will lead test design and execution across multiple teams and stakeholder interfaces, generate plans, reviews and reports, and support the automation team to build regression packs.

Qualifications

• ISTQB/ISEB Foundation certificate in software testing is required.
• Strong knowledge of testing lifecycle and various testing types.
• Experience testing software across language generations (1GL-3GL).
• Familiarity with Waterfall and V-model development methodologies.
• Ability to estimate and plan own tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Generate and review Test Plans, Designs and Reports with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Create Test Cases from requirements and designs with SMEs.
• Document results, defects and progress; report risks and issues.
• Investigate issues with suppliers to identify root cause and fix.
• Analyse data and test evidence to demonstrate compliance to requirements.
• Support automation team to develop regression test pack.

Skills

Testing lifecycle

Communication skills

Time management

Troubleshooting

Test case development

Education

ISTQB/ISEB Foundation Certificate in software testing

Tools

TestRail

NoMagic Cameo

IBM DOORS

Atlassian tools

Python scripting

Job description

Description

Integration Test Lead

Location: This is a Hybrid working role. Whiteley, Hampshire

Clearance Required: This role will require attainment and maintenance of SC clearance.

General program information and/or position overview

We are looking for a Senior Integration Tester to join our team to help us deliver a large-scale systems integration programme.

As part of a multi discipline team the successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of test documentation and execution, as assigned by the Test Lead. The successful candidate will be responsible for interfacing with multiple teams, and with Customer stakeholders to design, create and execute tests. The role will require the ability to effectively communicate with all members of the team, ranging from technical personnel to programme leadership.

The role includes executing tests across a variety of software products, their interfaces and network & infrastructure configurations, and identifying and managing resulting defects.

What will I be doing?

• Generating and reviewing Test Plans, Designs and Reports, working with suppliers and senior stakeholders
• Generating Test Cases by reviewing of requirements and design documentation, liaising with SMEs
• Documenting of test results and any defects/reporting progress, risks & issues
• Investigating issues and working with suppliers to identify root cause and resolution
• Analysing data, large datasets and test evidence from suppliers to show compliance to requirements
• Data analysis of interface messaging, comparing legacy data to new systems.
• Identifying improvements in new and existing processes
• Supporting Automation team to develop regression test pack

What does Leidos need from me?

• Good Test experience - including ISTQB/ISEB Foundation Certificate in software testing
• Ability to work onsite with the team
• Excellent understanding of Testing Lifecycle and the different types of testing such as Functional, Non-Functional and Integration Testing
• Proven track record in testing Software solutions for 1st (1GL) through 3rd (3GL) generation languages (e.g. ADA 83/95, C, C++)
• Experience of Waterfall and V development models
• Experience using Linux type operating systems
• Experience using environments related to 1GL through 3GL generation Languages
• Able to estimate and plan own immediate tasks and manage their completion
• Good oral and written communication skills, confident in technical and non-technical discussions
• Good time management and organisational skills – ability to work with minimal supervision
• Enthusiastic, proactive, troubleshooting attitude with a willingness to learn new technologies
• Experience of creating Test Cases based on requirements and design documents

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with real-time and/or safety-related software
• Knowledge of other delivery methodologies, Agile development (e.g. Scrum)
• Knowledge of modelling languages (e.g. SysML, UML)
• Knowledge of procedural and object orientated software development languages (e.g. Ada, C, C++ & Java)
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python)
• Knowledge of COTS integration technologies (e.g. Apache)
• Working with large-scale and complex integration programmes
• Knowledge of NoMagic Cameo/IBM DOORS, Atlassian toolset, TestRail or equivalent tools

ATM knowledge would be advantageous but is not a pre-requisite

What we do for you:

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme and much more!)
• Flexi-Time Working

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & Europe – we work to make the worldsafer,healthier, andmore efficient through technology, engineering andscience.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the front line of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you