Senior Agile Tester

Sopra Steria; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and consulting firm in Gloucester is seeking an Agile Tester to join a high-performing team. You will ensure the quality and reliability of systems crucial for national security, engaging in both functional and non-functional testing. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience as an Agile Tester and a robust technical background, including knowledge of Linux environments. The firm supports flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.

Benefits

Referral Bonus of £1500

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as an Agile Tester, Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Linux desktop environments.
• Experience in Agile DevOps teams.
• Experience in all aspects of Functional and Non-Functional Testing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the quality and reliability of systems that support national security operations.
• Validate and verify software and infrastructure components.
• Conduct end-to-end integration testing.

Skills

Agile Testing

Functional Testing

Non-Functional Testing

Linux

Agile DevOps

Education

ISTQB Foundation Level certification

Tools

Cypress

Job description

Overview

We are looking for someone to provide enhanced specialist testing and comprehensive analytical and coordination skills as part of a small, high preforming team working on mission-critical applications within our Defence and Security sector, delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions.

What you will be doing

As an Agile Tester, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring that the quality and reliability of systems that support national security operations or as part of a development project for both functional and non-functional testing. You will be responsible for validating and verifying software and infrastructure components, systems, and networks to ensure performance, reliability and security requirements are met.

What you’ll bring

• Demonstrable experience of working as an Agile Tester, Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) or in a similar role.
• Good technical background
• Strong knowledge of Linux desktop environments
• Experience working in an Agile DevOps team
• Experienced in all aspects of Functional and Non‑Functional Testing
• Experience of end‑to‑end integrationtesting

It would be great if you had

• Knowledge of testing Java based applications running in a web browser
• Knowledge of data import/export systems
• Familiarity with Cypressfor automation testing
• ISTQB Foundation Level certification, or equivalent qualifications

Application notes

If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you’re interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible.

Clearance and benefits

Level of clearance - DV Enhanced

Referral Bonus - £1500

About the sector

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Our Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions that bring clients enduring business value across the UK’s Public and Private sectors. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported, delivering exceptional rates of customer satisfaction in the UK’s most complex safety- and security-critical markets.