Description TESTER (Test Engineer)Nottingham -HybridJoin our UK Team who are committed to a Mission!We arelooking for a TESTER to join our team to help us deliver a widerange of data solutions to a UK Government customer.As part of anintegrated team the successful candidate will be responsible forthe delivery of key Test activities as assigned by the TestLead.The successful candidate will be responsible for interfacingwith a diverse team to support agile development efforts, and withCustomer stakeholders to design, create and execute tests.The rolewill require the ability to effectively communicate with allmembers of the team, ranging from technical personnel to programmeleadership. This includes executing tests across a variety ofsoftware products and network & infrastructure configurationsand identifying and managing defects.This position is a full time,permanent role and applicants must have (or be able to acquire) SCclearance. Ad-hoc travel may be required to various customerand Leidos sites Duties will include:Reviewing of requirementsand design documents to generate Test Cases including identifyingtest data and defining test environment needs;Creating andreviewing test plans and test designs, working with third partysuppliers to ensure requirements coverage;Creating, reviewing andoptimizing Testing Processes;Preparation and Execution of TestCases using a range of test techniques and technologies to fullyfunctionally test across the software, network and infrastructuresolution stack at all levels;Preparation and Execution of TestCases to test the system and verify security, resilience, servicemanagement and other non-functional requirements;Producing TestReports and report on interim progress;Documenting of test resultsand any defects;Reporting progress, risks & issues to TeamLeads;Identifying and managing defects, including classification,reporting and confirmation testing;Investigating issues and workingwith suppliers to identify root cause and resolution;Analysing dataand test evidence from suppliers to show compliance torequirements;Identifying improvements in new and existingprocesses.Required Skills:Strong test experience (including ISTQBFoundation Certificate in software testing), a period of which insystems and/or integration testing of IT solutions;DemonstrableTesting experience with IT Systems and Services;Excellentunderstanding of the Testing Lifecycle and the different types oftesting such as Functional, Non-Functional and IntegrationTesting;Demonstrable Systems Integration experience includingintegrating 3rd party systems or components;Experience of creatingTest Cases based on requirements and design documents;Experience ofboth manual and automated testing and how to apply these to ITapplication and infrastructure solutions;Experience of both manualand automated test tools and techniques, and how to use these toverify IT application and infrastructure solutions;Familiarity withagile software development processes and products (continuousintegration/continuous development pipeline, release and sprintplanning, product backlog management/refinement, retrospectives,etc.) and SecDevOps;Strong oral and written communication skills –ability to communicate with technical and non-technical teammembers;Self-motivated and willing to speak to colleagues to findout missing information;Ability to identify, troubleshoot and debugissues across interfaces;Ability to analyse and review testevidence from suppliers;Enthusiastic, proactive, troubleshootingattitude with a willingness to learn newtechnologies; Knowledge of Amazon Web Services, MicrosoftAzure suite and Power BI applications.What we do for you:At Leidoswe are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team andINSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engagingcareers, a collaborative culture, and support for your careergoals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.We providean employment package that attracts, develops and retains only thebest in talent. Our reward scheme includes:Contributory PensionSchemePrivate Medical Insurance33 days Annual Leave (includingpublic and privilege holidaysAccess to Flexible benefits (includinglife assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy andsell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)Dynamic WorkingCommitmentto Diversity:We welcome applications from every part of thecommunity and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusiveculture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming allperspectives and contributions, and providing equal access toopportunities and resources for everyone. If you have adisability or need any reasonable adjustments during theapplication and selection stages please let us know, and we willrespond in a way that best fits your needs.Who We Are:Leidos UK& Europe – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and moreefficient through technology, engineering and science.Leidos is agrowing company delivering innovative technology and solutionsfocused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation infrontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includesaddressing some of the most complex problems in defence,healthcare, government, safety and security, andtransportation.What Makes Us Different:Purpose: you can use yourpassion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care aboutsafe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cybersecurity and solutions. Using your skills in the technologyfrontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspirechange.Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one ofour core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinaryteam. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly foryears. Whether you work from home, the office or on customersites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility towork smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos empowers people from every backgroundto be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills byenabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinarypeople need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspireothers. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, careerrotations and a career development plans that enhance yourfuture.Original Posting:For U.S. Positions: While subject to changebased on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that thisjob requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with ananticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the originalposting date as listed above.Pay Range:The Leidos pay range forthis job level is a general guideline only and not a guaranteeof compensation or salary. Additional factors considered inextending an offer include (but are not limited to)responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge,skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment withmarket data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or otherlaw.
