QA Engineering Professional

BT Group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technical progression

DV allowance up to £5k/yr

Training & development

10% annual bonus

Paid family leave

Job summary

BT Group is seeking a QA Engineer for a security‑cleared role based in the UK. The position requires Developing Vetting (DV) level security clearance and is onsite at one of multiple UK locations, including Cheltenham.

You will join a specialist security team protecting critical national infrastructure while delivering high-quality testing across automation and manual disciplines. The role emphasizes test strategy execution, mentoring, and aligning with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Software testing experience across manual and automated approaches.
• Ability to design test cases and write robust test scripts.
• Experience with functional and non-functional testing.
• Programming or scripting skills to support test automation.
• Familiarity with test management tools.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes first level diagnostics and writes test scripts as per strategy.
• Supports full lifecycle integration testing for projects.
• Executes automation and regression testing to validate applications.
• Maintains test suites for high-velocity production pushes.
• Mentors QA engineers and shares best practices.

Skills

Software Testing

Programming / Scripting

Manual / Automated Testing

Test Case Design / Writing

Functional / Non-Functional Testing

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

XRAY

Ansible

Job description

Recruiter: Lloyd Hughes
Internal Closing Date: 7th September 2026

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you will be required to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels). An allowance of £5k per annum may be payable monthly while you hold this DV and continue to work in a role that requires that level of security clearance. The terms of this allowance will be made available if you are successful in being recruited into this role.

Security isn't always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, We Are The Protectors. We deal with thousands of cyber-attacks every day, so that millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses. We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for good.
You'll be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued.

About the role

BT Group is one of the most critical of all UK Critical National Infrastructure.

Our job is simple - protect critical national infrastrature, contributing to teams who are committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities.

This role requires DV Clearance and will be onsite 5 days a week in either London, Ipswich or Cheltenham

What you’ll be doing

• Undertakes first level diagnostics, diagnosing defects against components using techniques and tools defined in the test strategy, identifies defects against the correct component in multi-component journeys, writes test specifications and test designs (scripts) and runs the test scripts to time cost and quality.


• Supports the full lifecycle integration testing to support project deliverables.


• Executes automation, functional, regression and load testing scenarios, applying solutions that validate the functionality of applications.


• Supports the maintenance of test suites and ensures high-velocity, high-quality production pushes using manual tests.


• Assesses and suggests ways to mitigate risks that have an impact on the quality of products and services.


• Supports in the implementation of ways to improve working processes within the area of QA engineering responsibility.


• Champions, continuously develops and shares with team knowledge on emerging trends and changes in QA engineering best practices and industry standards.


• Mentors other QA engineers, helping to improve the team’s abilities by acting as a technical resource

Essential Skills / Experience

• Software Testing.


• Programming / Scripting.


• Manual / Automated Testing.


• Test Case Design / Writing.


• Functional / Non-Functional Testing

Desirable Skills / Experience

• Test Management tooling experience such as JIRA, Confluence, XRAY.


• Ansible coding experience.


• Experience with automated test tools.


• OSI model awareness.


• Experience of working on complex large scale programmes.


• ISTQB certification.

Our Package

When you join our team, you'll play a role in delivering work that makes a real difference across the UK. In return, you'll be rewarded with a market-leading Total Reward package that reflects the value of your skills and expertise. From structured technical progression and industry-recognised training to generous family support and flexible benefits, we're committed to helping our people succeed at every stage of their career journey.

• A structured Technical Progression Pathway to recognise and reward appropriate technical people.


• Competitive DV market aligned salaries


• Tiered role based DV allowance of up to £5k per annum paid monthly


• World-class training and development opportunities


• 10% on target bonus


• Equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It's for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.


• Enhanced women's health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.


• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%


• New BT Better Workplace working environments at strategic locations across the UK


• Huge range of flexible benefits including an EV salary sacrifice, cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan, additional annual leave


• On-call allowance (Depending on role requirements)


• Access to 100's of retail discounts including the BT shop


• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues


• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes


• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service


• 2 weeks paid carer’s leave


• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages


• Enhanced life assurance of up to ten times base salary

Security is one of the fastest growing parts of our global organisation. We are protecting our networks from more than 6,500 cyber attacks each day, investing over £40m in research each year - and in employing nearly 3,000 people, we're also the largest private cyber employer in the UK. With incredible opportunities to learn, develop and grow your skills, we'll invest in you, nurture your potential and shape your future - whatever your background or experience. In today’s world, safe and secure digital connections have never been more vital. You'll be joining a global company operating at the forefront of the information age: BT employs 90,000 people in 180 countries. With huge scale, we're capable of achieving great things, striving to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers whilst creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed. Play your part. Make a difference. We are the Protectors.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you're a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

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