Test Engineer

QinetiQ; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Defence sector seeks an IT Test Engineer to develop crucial IT infrastructure. You'll be part of a core testing team, handling diverse tasks including test execution and script creation. Join a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan and Private Medical Insurance

Employee discount portal

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as Quality Assurance Tester or similar role.
• Strong skills in performing various types of testing in complex environments.
• Ability to document and prepare comprehensive test documentation.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute test scripts for critical systems.
• Deliver technical documentation and reports.
• Analyze test results manually and through automation.

Skills

Quality Assurance Testing

Functional Testing

Regression Testing

Black Box Testing

White Box Testing

Education

ISTQB Certified Tester

MCSA Microsoft Certified Server Associate

Engineering/IT Degree

Tools

HP Quality Centre

ALM

Jira

TestRails

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The Role

As an IT Test Engineer, you will join a team that is taking part in a novel programmes building critical deployable IT infrastructure within the Defence environment.

Day-to-day, you’ll be required to operate as part of a core test team within an enterprise-scale development environment, placing you at the heart of the modernisation of Defence’s deployable IT estate.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Creating test scripts and undertaking test execution for critical systems under development
2. Undertaking testing at different levels across multiple test cycles
3. Delivering outputs such as technical documentation, trial plans and reports, test plans, and developing test scripts working to both time and budget
4. Executing test cases both manually and through automation, and analyzing the results
5. Undertaking formal and informal testing as directed by Test Managers

Essential experience of the IT Test Engineer:

1. Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Tester/Live Service Tester or similar role
2. Experience in performing functional, non-functional, and regression testing of MS Windows server products in complex environments
3. Ability to document test procedures, prepare test documentation including test plans, test scripts, evidence collection, and defect reporting
4. Previous experience with manual, automation, and test management tools – e.g., HP Quality Centre, ALM, Jira, TestRails
5. Proven experience in Black Box testing, White Box testing, SIT, SAT, UAT, and OAT testing
6. Well-versed with Software Development Life Cycle testing concepts

Essential qualifications for the IT Test Engineer:

1. ISTQB Certified Tester
2. MCSA Microsoft Certified Server Associate or VMware Certified Practitioner (VCP)
3. A relevant Engineering/IT Degree

We value diversity and welcome candidates from various backgrounds and educational levels, provided you demonstrate the required experience and willingness to learn.

This role is 37 hours per week, based at our Portsdown Technology Park site.

Portsmouth Technology Park (PTP)

is a key facility focusing on advanced technology development and engineering services, dedicated to R&D, ensuring complex systems are designed, integrated, and tested effectively to meet operational requirements. The facility utilizes sophisticated modelling and simulation techniques to analyze and predict performance.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we grow into new markets worldwide, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us. Our success stems from our appetite for innovation and our courage to take on complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique environment where diverse teams collaborate openly, sharing perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to solve complex problems in a supportive, inclusive environment where you can thrive. Learn more about our culture on our website.

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with options to purchase extra days
• Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets, and more
• Support for the Armed Forces community through the Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities to help charities and the community

Our Recruitment Process:

We aim for an inclusive process that values all candidates. If you have a disability or health condition affecting assessment performance, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your Recruiter.

Many roles require national security vetting; candidates with existing clearance may transfer it upon appointment. Some roles have additional restrictions based on nationality or previous nationalities.