Senior Test Engineer

Description Senior Test EngineerWe are looking for anexperienced Senior Test Engineer with specific integration andverification knowledge to join our team and help us deliver ongoingsystems integration projects.  As part of an integrated teamthe successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery ofkey I&V activities.The Senior Test Engineer will work work withcustomers, suppliers and our I&V engineers to plan and managethe design, creation and execution of system integration tests. Thesuccessful candidate will need to have broad systems testexperience.This is an opportunity to work on an exciting programmedelivering critical infrastructure key to the future of UK NationalSecurity. Key responsibilities:Lead a small team to delivertesting in a key part of the programme ensuring milestones are meton time and to sufficient quality.Work within the I&Vleadership team to manage the delivery of I&V services on theprogramme including addressing issues, resourcing, planning andreporting.Review requirements & design documents and seekclarification where appropriate to identify full scope oftesting.Create and review test plans and test designs, working withthird party suppliers to ensure requirements coverage.Create,review and optimise Testing Processes.Document test results anddefectsProduce Test Reports and report on interimprogress.Essential Skills and Experience:Test experience with ISTQBFoundation Certificate in software testing) and experience within alead role.Excellent understanding of the Testing Lifecycle and thedifferent types of testing such as Functional and IntegrationTesting.Demonstrable Systems Integration experience includingintegrating 3rd party systems or components.Experience of takingownership and driving delivery of testing projects.Able tounderstand existing Test Process and identify improvements andefficiencies.Experience of creating Test Cases based onrequirements and design documents.Strong oral and writtencommunication skills – ability to communicate with technical andnon-technical team members.Self-motivated and willing to speak tocolleagues to find out missing information;Ability to identify,troubleshoot and debug issues across interfaces;Ability to analyseand review test evidence from suppliers;Enthusiastic, proactive,troubleshooting attitude with a willingness to learn newtechnologies;Desired Skills and Experience:Working with large-scaleand complex integration programmes;Good time management andorganisational skills – ability to work with minimal supervisionand direct others to do the same.Knowledge of Service OrientedArchitecture.Experience with virtualisedproducts/services/solutionsFamiliar with high-integrity orsafety-related real-time systems;Knowledge of test automationconcepts such as keyword driven framework;DOORS, JIRA and HPQC(ALM) experience or equivalent tools;Typical Minimum Education& Experience:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in arelated discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education,with considerable professional experience, or some professionalexperience with a related Masters degree, or no experience requiredwith a related PhD or JD. Considered career, or journeylevel.Clearance Requirements: Able to obtain or currently hold UKDV Clearance is required for this position.WHAT DO WE DO FOR YOU?AtLeidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a teamand INSPIRED 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 PensionScheme• Private Medical Insurance• 33 days Annual Leave (includingpublic and privilege holidays)• Access to Flexible benefits(including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annualbuy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme).Dynamic Working. Commitment to Diversity:We welcome applications from everypart of the community and are committed to a truly diverse andinclusive culture. 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 makethe world safer, healthier, and moreefficient through technology, engineeringand science.Leidos is a growing company deliveringinnovative technology and solutions focused on safeguardingcritical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, ourwork in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the mostcomplex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety andsecurity, and transportation.What Makes UsDifferent:Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities atLeidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at theforefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions.Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build asafer world. Youcan inspire change.Collaboration: having flexibility todo your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to becomepart of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our peopleto work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the officeor on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and theflexibility to work smarter and align your needsand ours.People: Leidos empowers people fromevery background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learnnew skills by enabling growth whilst developing. Webelieve that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow,to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, weinvest in technical academies, career rotations and a careerdevelopment plans that enhance your future.Original Posting:ForU.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs,Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remainopen for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of noearlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listedabove.Pay Range:The Leidos pay range for this job level is ageneral guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation orsalary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include(but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education,experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internalequity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement(if any), or other law.