Senior Test Engineer - Defence

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the IT MSP and defence sector is seeking a skilled Senior Test Specialist. This position offers an opportunity to implement high-assurance services and be part of a collaborative culture focused on quality and innovation. The ideal candidate will bring experience in testing methodologies and effective communication skills to drive project success.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Healthcare benefits

Dental coverage

Income protection

Enhanced annual leave

1st class career progression opportunities

Certification support

Modern company culture

Qualifications

• Experience with Manual and Automated testing (Functional, Non-functional, Regression).
• Familiarity with Windows Server 2019, Active Directory, SCOM, SCCM, VMware.
• Understanding of Agile, V-Model, and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-assurance services and solutions.
• Play a vital role in shaping future testing standards.
• Collaborate with a team of talented professionals.

Skills

Manual testing

Automated testing

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

Requirements Management

Test Documentation

Tools

JIRA

Subversion

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31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a skilled Test Specialist with a passion for quality, leadership, and innovation? My client is a leader in the IT MSP and defence space in the UK and beyond. Due to demand we are looking for a Senior Test Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a team of talented professionals, contribute to high-assurance services and solutions, and play a vital role in shaping future testing standards.

On offer

• Company bonus scheme
• Benefits pack includes - healthcare, dental, income protection, enhanced annual leave and more
• 1st class career progression opportunities
• Excellent skill up ops including new certification support
• Modern and highly collaborative company culture

What do I need?

• Experience with Manual and Automated testing (Functional, Non-functional, Regression)
• Familiarity with Windows Server 2019, Active Directory, SCOM, SCCM, VMware
• Understanding of Agile, V-Model, and Waterfall methodologies
• Skilled in Requirements Management and Test Documentation (Test Plans, Reports, Scripts)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrable experience using tools like JIRA and version control systems (e.g., Subversion)
• Knowledge of configuration/change/release management principles
• Given the nature of the projects candidates need to be eligible and willing to go through UK Security Checks