Lead QA Engineer – Real Time System

Jobtailor; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated testing engineer to lead end-to-end testing for Advanced Energy Management System (AEMS) centralized systems. You will coordinate FAT, UAT, and SAT with project teams and external vendors, document test procedures, and map scenarios for comprehensive execution.

You will gather testing requirements from subject matter experts, verify performance under expected workloads, and ensure robust integration with Real Time Systems such as PowerOn and

Qualifications

• Experience with electricity transmission networks and control systems.
• Experience creating detailed technical test specifications and documentation.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with IEC104, Modbus/TCP, IEC 61850 and IEEE standards.
• Ability to organise tests across IED, SCADA, server and network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end testing strategy for AEMS centralized systems.
• Work with project teams and external vendors to ensure seamless integration.
• Gather testing requirements from subject matter experts.
• Produce technical documentation and map scenarios for test execution.
• Conduct FAT, UAT, and SAT in development, pre-production and on-site environments.
• Verify system performance under expected workloads.
• Test integration with Real Time Systems including PowerOn and Eterra.
• Identify and resolve issues with cross-functional teams.
• Document test procedures and findings.
• Communicate recommendations to stakeholders.
• Maintain records of system configurations across environments.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Contribute to department and company goals.

Skills

End-to-End Testing

FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing)

UAT (User Acceptance Testing)

SAT (Site Acceptance Testing)

Technical Documentation

Education

HND or Degree-Level Qualification

Tools

PowerOn

Eterra

IED Test Equipment

Omicron

Job description

• Coordinate the end-to-end testing strategy for Advanced Energy Management System (AEMS) centralized systems
• Work with project teams and external vendors to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance
• Gather testing requirements from subject matter experts
• Produce technical documentation and map scenarios for comprehensive test execution
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) in development environments
• Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in pre-production
• Conduct Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) with operational control teams
• Verify system performance under expected workloads
• Test integration with Real Time Systems including PowerOn and Eterra
• Conduct reliability and failover testing between primary and secondary sites
• Identify and resolve issues with cross-functional engineers, technicians, and project managers
• Document test procedures and findings
• Communicate recommendations to key stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records of system configurations across development and UAT environments
• Ensure availability of test infrastructure
• Provide guidance and knowledge exchange to junior engineers
• Contribute to projects and initiatives advancing departmental and company goals

Requirements

• Experience with electricity transmission networks and control systems
• Familiarity with IEC104, Modbus/TCP, IEC 61850, and IEEE standards
• Experience in end-to-end testing across IED, SCADA, server, and network infrastructure
• HND or degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline
• Ability to create detailed technical test specifications and documentation
• Experience gathering and documenting technical environments
• Knowledge of testing methodologies and tools
• Knowledge of communication protocols and network technologies
• Familiarity with OT security practices and best practices
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and methodical approach
• Strong communication, presentation, and verbal communication capabilities
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and quality-focused
• Strong safety awareness, professional behaviour, and integrity
• Positive, flexible approach and strong self-discipline
• Willingness to work across teams and contribute to additional projects and initiatives
• Experience with IED test equipment such as Omicron beneficial but not essential
• Applicants who are not citizens of the country of the vacancy must meet applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end testing strategies for Advanced Energy Management Systems, including Factory Acceptance Testing, User Acceptance Testing, and Site Acceptance Testing. Proficient in technical documentation, testing methodologies, and communication protocols relevant to electricity transmission networks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• End-To-End Testing
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Technical Documentation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Testing Methodologies
• Technical Test Specifications
• Electricity Transmission Networks
• Control Systems
• Integration Testing
• Communication Protocols
• Network Technologies
• OT Security Practices
• Reliability Testing
• Failover Testing

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving Abilities
• Strong Communication
• Detail-Oriented
• Organizational Skills
• Professional Behaviour

Certifications & Qualifications

• HND or Degree-Level Qualification

Industry Keywords

• IEC104
• Modbus/TCP
• IEC 61850
• IEEE Standards
• SCADA
• Network Infrastructure

Tools & Technologies

• PowerOn
• Eterra
• IED Test Equipment
• Omicron