Test Engineer

Ordnance Survey; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A national mapping agency in Southampton seeks a Test Engineer for a full-time position. You will implement automated tests and mentor fellow engineers while being part of a collaborative environment. The salary ranges from £43,918 to £51,238, with additional perks such as a performance-related bonus, a pension scheme, and numerous employee benefits. The role embraces hybrid working, requiring 2 days per week at HQ. Join a diverse workplace committed to innovation and quality.

Benefits

Performance related bonus up to 10%

A competitive pension scheme

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free subscription to OS Maps app

Access to online learning platforms

Life Assurance cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Parking at HQ

Qualifications

• Experience in back-end software testing and engineering within agile environments.
• Skilled in creating and maintaining secure test automation code.
• Knowledge of geospatial standards & principles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement automated tests for software security and reliability.
• Contribute to agile team meetings and processes.
• Mentor other engineers and support testing community best practices.

Skills

Test Automation

Agile Methodologies

Python

Java

Communication

Mentorship

Tools

Azure DevOps

JMeter

Apache Spark

Job description

Test Engineer (full time) Salary £43,918 - £51,238 (dependent on experience) Hybrid working

Join Ordnance Survey

At Ordnance Survey, we’re proud to be the national mapping agency for Great Britain, delivering location data that underpins innovation across government, business, and society. Our Technology team is at the heart of building and maintaining the software that powers our services.

About the role

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Test Engineer to join our Data Platform Technology team. You’ll be working in a team with engineers and testers to play a key role in building and maintaining high-quality and scalable geospatial software components which underpins the Data Platform. You’ll also mentor other engineers in your area of expertise and become part of a testing community of over 70 test professionals that support each other with regular sessions on test related topics, tools, and techniques – be a part of it!

Key Responsibilities

• Devise and implement automated tests to extend and develop our test frameworks to ensure all requirements are met and software is secure, reliable, and thoroughly tested
• A keen eye for detail working with and testing a large variety of data sources
• Contribute testing acumen into agile team ceremonies such as sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups
• Champion best practices, design patterns, and continuous improvement in delivery
• Support the Ordnance Survey Test Guild, with common standards such as metrics and use of test tools
• Devise and implement non-functional testing to meet non-functional requirements

Here is a snapshot of the technologies that we use

Azure Cloud Technologies, Databricks, Azure DevOps, Python, Java, PowerShell, Apache Spark, YAML Pipelines, Esri ArcGIS, JMeter

What we’re looking for

• Highly skilled in creating, maintaining and peer reviewing secure test automation code, in object-oriented language, preferably Python. Java experience welcomed too
• Proven knowledge and experience in back-end software testing and engineering within agile environments
• Excellent working knowledge in testing and software best practices
• A confident communicator who can manage defects, identify root causes and collaborate with the engineering team to fix them
• Ability to mentor and support team members, sharing knowledge and expertise with the wider OS test community
• A proactive mindset with a passion for quality and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of geospatial standards & principles are desirable, but not required

The Rewards

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• Salary £43,918 - £51,238
• Performance related bonus up to 10%
• A competitive pension scheme (OS contributes up to 12%)
• 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays (including 3 days Christmas shutdown), with an extra day’s leave for each year worked up to 33 days
• Free subscription to our award-winning OS Maps app and wider employee discounts
• Support with continuous improvement with access to online learning platforms/e-books, and coaching / mentoring schemes
• Life Assurance cover
• Plus a suite of excellent additional perks and benefits

At OS, we believe looking after your health and wellbeing means more than posters and events. We empower you to manage your work and life the way you need it by offering things like

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working
• Annual volunteer day to support the local community and charities
• OS Explorers Nursery discount
• Parking at our modern Southampton HQ, or Cycle to Work scheme for active commuting

Location

We embrace a hybrid working model at OS. We have a fantastic HQ in Southampton, Hampshire where you will be based and required to spend 2 days a week.

Closing date: Monday 15 December @ 23:59

Security

OS conducts DBS background checks for all joiners and some of our roles require additional security clearance, including to SC or DV level in some cases. We will tell candidates at the appropriate time during the recruitment process if additional clearance will be required for this role.

Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role, therefore you must have the right to work in the UK, without the need for employer sponsorship.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process.

Research indicates that women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community members, neurodiverse individuals, and people from ethnic minority backgrounds often hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ordnance Survey, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace where everyone can thrive. If you’re enthusiastic about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the ideal candidate for this or other roles within Ordnance Survey.

Skills required for this role

Analysis, Computer Coding, Computer Programming, Delivery Methodologies, Software Components, Software Development, Software Engineering, Technical Support, Testing