Test Automation Engineer (DV Cleared)

Additional Resources Ltd.; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 102,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

25 days annual leave

Healthcare cover

Cycle to Work scheme

Company electric vehicle scheme

Company pension contributions

Dedicated training budget

Career development and progression

Job summary

Additional Resources Ltd is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to join its cyber technology and software assurance team supporting UK Defence and Critical National Infrastructure programmes. You will develop automated tests, investigate issues and collaborate with technical teams to improve testing solutions.

This full-time role offers a salary of up to £113,000 plus benefits. Occasional travel may be required and eligibility requires UK DV security clearance and a British passport with 10

Qualifications

• DV security clearance required.
• British passport and 10 years UK residency and travel history.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Development or related subject, or ISTQB qualification.
• Strong problem-solving and mathematical ability.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain automated test scripts.
• Apply appropriate test automation practices and standards.
• Test software to identify, investigate and resolve issues.
• Work with Test Analysts and Software Developers to develop solutions.
• Stay up to date with developments in testing and automation.
• Pursue ongoing training and development in testing techniques.
• Follow security, privacy and ethics requirements.
• Support team and customer meetings and training as required.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to role and responsibility.

Skills

Python

PowerShell

C#

Java

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Software Development

ISTQB qualification

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Test Automation Engineer to join a specialist cyber technology and software assurance company supporting UK Defence and Critical National Infrastructure programmes.

As a Test Automation Engineer, you will be developing automated tests, investigating software issues and working with technical teams to improve testing solutions.

This full-time role offers a salary of up to £113,000 and benefits.

Occasional travel may be required.

Please only apply if you have right to work in the UK and valid Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.

Candidates must hold a British passport and have 10 years' UK residency and travel history to meet security clearance requirements.

You will be responsible for

• Creating and maintaining automated test scripts.
• Applying appropriate test automation practices and standards.
• Testing software to identify, investigate and resolve issues.
• Working alongside Test Analysts and Software Developers to develop effective solutions.
• Keeping up to date with developments in testing and automation.
• Maintaining your professional development through relevant training and learning.
• Following organisational requirements relating to security, privacy and ethics.
• Supporting team and customer meetings, events and training where required.
• Undertaking other duties appropriate to the role and level of responsibility.

What we are looking for

• Previously worked as a Test Automation Engineer, Automation Test Engineer, QA Automation Engineer, Software Test Engineer, Test Engineer or in a similar role.
• Valid Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.
• Highly skilled using languages such as Python, PowerShell, C# and Java.
• A degree in Computer Science, Software Development or a related subject, or an ISTQB qualification.
• Strong problem-solving and mathematical ability.
• A British passport and permanent UK residency history are required to meet the stated security-clearance criteria.

Whats on offer

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Healthcare cover.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Company electric vehicle scheme.
• Company pension contributions.
• Dedicated training support and budget.
• Career development and progression support.

This is a strong opportunity for a Test Automation Engineer looking to develop their career within software testing and assurance.

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