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Software Test Engineer

Airbus Defence and Space

Portsmouth

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GBP 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is looking for a Software Test Engineer to join their team. In this role, you'll participate in the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality code through rigorous testing and verification processes. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Enhanced pay for parental leave

Unlimited access to E-learning courses

Wellbeing benefits

Flexible working

Qualifications

Experience using Test Automation tools Java and Selenium.
Interest in learning new tools and processes such as V&V, Cucumber, Postman.

Responsibilities

Highlight and communicate concerns, results and ideas to team members from a test perspective.
Define, document and run test cases for new project development.
Produce Tests, Verifying and Validating code quality, under an Agile methodology approach.

Skills

Test Automation

Java

Selenium

GIT

Jira

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Job Description:

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK

LOCATION: Portsmouth, UK (60% of your working week must be office based)

TYPE: Full time / STEM returners welcome

What's In It For You

Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL
Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop
Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave
Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( #ZEROe ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change?

About The Role...

The software you test will travel to the stars and the satellite it runs on will impact generations to come... If that sparks interest, read on:

As a Software Test Engineer, integrated into a team of developers, you will champion the test process and contribute to the delivery of new software solutions in the Satellite Communications Domain. As a tester you will contribute to all stages of the software development lifecycle, engage in retrospective reviews and bring ideas to the table.

This role is highly visible and highly focused on Verification and Validation (V&V). You will be trained to create or enhance your knowledge of V&V.

How will you contribute to the team...

Highlight and communicate concerns, results and ideas to team members from a test perspective
Define, document and run test cases for new project development in all phases of the development process
Produce Tests, Verifying and Validating code quality, under an Agile methodology approach, and support Test documentation development
Support Test Readiness and Test Review Boards as guided by the Test Lead

About You...

Passionate about bringing new ideas to the table and questioning the status quo
Experience using Test Automation tools Java and Selenium, and GIT and Jira to manage the development
Interest in learning new tools and processes such as V&V, Cucumber, Postman
Excellent communication skills that can be adapted for team members and technical / non-technical stakeholders
Familiarity to interpret Model Based System Engineering Diagrams

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

How We Can Support You

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Software Engineering

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

#YESPOST

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing

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