Automation Tester

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Automated Tester (T04/T05)

Start date: July 2023

Base location: UK

Bio

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Government business unit as an Automated Tester. We, amongst many things, deliver next generation digital capability to defence customers.

Our Digital Solutions team is leading the way in providing Cloud-centric solutions. Currently we are working on building an exciting cloud-agnostic product as part of our Cloud-Enabled Mission Services (CEMS) project, helping prepare our clients for the challenges of tomorrow.

We will support you through the UK Security clearance process, which will allow you to work with our more sensitive projects in support of our clients: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/security-vetting-and-clearance

Job role

The role of the CEMS Automated Test Engineer is to create test designs, plans, scripts, programs and supporting artefacts using appropriate tools. Assess where automating tests would be beneficial. Troubleshoot issues discovered in both the test itself and the item under test. Accurately Detail discovered issues within the appropriate tooling. Explain to development and management the severity of any issue. Execute tests as described and accurately record results. Use product knowledge to run investigative tests. Tailor approach to the phase of the project being executed.

What background are we looking for?

You will have experience in as many as possible of the following:

• Produce or validate the schedule and effort estimate for each performed task
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of schedule and endeavours to estimate accurately and deliver according to those estimates
• Demonstrate skill and adeptness in team collaboration, technical discussion and negotiation
• Continually increase personal understanding of the test frameworks, technical concepts, methods and measurements that underpin the engineering disciplines and practices of BAE systems
• Working with Software Engineers to guide and assure their testing
• Working with requirements owners to refine requirements such that they may be proven through testing
• Demonstrate the ability to understand, challenge, contribute or construct functional and non-functional requirements and be capable of building tests in line with the requirements
• Exploit appropriate test methods, languages, libraries and techniques and apply these to software engineering tasks to realise the most effective outcome
• Ensure that all work is consistent with defined standards where standards exist and to withstand professional scrutiny in any case
• Ensure high quality and delivery standards are met and consistently deliver quality test artefacts and reports on time and within estimate.
• Demonstrate the professionalism to reflect on and improve personal performance

Works as a member of an engineering team, collaborates with other team members and participates in technical discussions and conversations with customers

You will ideally have experience in some of these, but if not we’ll help you with them:

• Manage Relationships with internal management, development teams, and clients
• Co-ordinate the execution of test plans
• Delivering technical demonstrations to customers
• Familiarity with security concepts, including secure design and implementation
• Relational, document, or graph database systems

SC Security Clearance is required for this vacancy. If you are not currently Security Cleared, you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process.

We are looking for a dynamic professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced organisation. The ideal candidate should be a proactive problem solver, skilled at collaboration and a keen learner.

How we will support you:

• Work-life balance is important; you’ll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before
• Our flexible benefits package includes; private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more
• You’ll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE
• Don’t know a particular technology? Your learning and development is key to your future career
• You’ll be part of our bonus scheme
• You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing.

About BAE Systems Applied Intelligence:

• We help nations, governments and businesses around the world defend themselves against cyber-crime, reduce their risk in the connected world, comply with regulation, and transform their operations. We do this using our unique set of solutions, systems, experience and processes.
• Our success is down to our people. The changing nature of our business means that we’re constantly looking for the brightest talent to help us fulfil our ambitions. As an experienced professional, we’ll entrust you with responsibility; this means that you’ll have client contact, variety and support from day one.
• We'll encourage and support you to develop your skills and reward you as you grow. Whatever your area of expertise, you'll be much more than just a job title; you'll be an integral part of the business where your individual contribution makes a difference every day. Great minds deserve great rewards, so we also offer a very competitive salary and benefits package.
• Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Applied Intelligence. Staying competitive in today’s global marketplace requires an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds – the best and brightest minds – can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. We also welcome discussions about flexible working.
• Security Clearance
• Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Applied Intelligence. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/security-vetting-and-clearance

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