JuniorTrainee Test Engineer

G4S Global; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading monitoring solutions provider is seeking a Junior/Trainee Test Engineer to join their fast-paced team. The role involves ensuring product quality through rigorous testing protocols, producing detailed test reports, and supporting various teams across the business. Ideal candidates should possess some experience in manual testing, SQL skills, and an eagerness to learn in an innovative environment. A proactive mindset and strong communication skills are essential in this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Some experience with manual testing protocols.
• Knowledge of SQL for back-end validation.
• Familiarity with Jira for requirements management.

Responsibilities

• Review products against testing protocols.
• Ensure test quality and timely completion.
• Support the Test & QA team on various projects.

Skills

Collection

BMS Operating

Human Resources Administration

Tools

SQL

Jira

Job description

Are you looking to kickstart a career as a Test Engineer in a dynamic and innovative environment? Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring, a leader in cutting‑edge monitoring solutions, has an exciting opportunity for a Junior/Trainee Test Engineer. If you’re eager to learn new skills, grow your expertise in product testing, and contribute to a team dedicated to ensuring community safety, we want to hear from you! Join us and gain invaluable experience in a fast‑paced setting where your development is a priority.

Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring is the industry‑leading technology and service company offering law enforcement and government agencies the widest variety of cutting‑edge monitoring solutions. Operating in over 35 countries, we leverage an international network of expertise and resources to deliver unique solutions.

With nearly 30 years of industry experience in providing innovative technology solutions and first‑class service, our latest electronic monitoring technologies aim to ensure the safety of our communities. They provide an alternative to incarceration, reduce prison overcrowding, lower recidivism, and improve reintegration.

We enable our customers to effectively monitor approximately 14,000 participants every day, including many of the world’s largest electronic monitoring programs.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team at a junior/trainee level where you can build on previous experiences and learn new skills. If you enjoy a varied workload in a fast‑paced environment, this role could be for you. Working as part of the Test Team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the success of our product and delivering excellent customer service.

Overview of Role

The Test and QA team is responsible for the successful performance of a variety of tasks that are required to test our products and ensure they are effective. You will review the products against a strict testing protocol, taking accountability for test quality and ensuring all testing is completed on schedule. You will be involved in testing new products, product adaptations, and fault‑finding or investigations into product performance.

You will produce and ensure test reports are fully completed and all results recorded, along with relevant supporting evidence. You will support the wider team in the Test & QA function and have responsibility for some of your own projects.

You will be fully immersed in the business, working on various projects simultaneously and liaising with other areas of the business, including Commercial Teams, Research and Development, Production, Customer Services, and Account Managers.

Who are you

You may already have some relevant experience, such as manual testing protocols, SQL skills for back‑end/data validation, working with Jira for requirements and defect management, programming skills, security testing, or you may have an appreciation of these areas.

You will be a proactive individual who can work both independently and as part of a team. You will have a keen appetite for learning new skills with a detailed and analytical approach to your work. Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, will be a key skill, along with strong problem‑solving and organizational skills.

If you are excited by this role and feel that you would like to develop a career in product testing, please forward your CV to us for consideration.

Successful candidates are required to undertake a screening and vetting process, have the right to work in the UK, and have resided in the UK for 5 years.

Required Experience

Junior IC

Key Skills

• Collection
• BMS Operating
• Ale
• Human Resources Administration
• Actuary

Employment Type: Trainee

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1