About this role Salary: £? - ? per year Requirements: Active, transferable DV security clearance Sole British nationality Strong experience
in a Senior Test Engineer, Test Lead or equivalent role Broad understanding of the software testing lifecycle and test methodologies Experience developing test plans, schedules, test cases and measurable success criteria Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including test metrics and defect management Experience working with virtualised environments Experience testing air-gapped systems Excellent communication, planning and stakeholder management skills Desirable: Experience with test automation tools and frameworks Desirable: Knowledge of ITIL service management processes Desirable: Experience in platform or infrastructure testing environments Desirable: Strong client-facing and consulting skills Desirable: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively across technical teams Responsibilities: Own test coverage and ensure test cases are prioritised across testing phases Develop and manage verification and validation plans, schedules and test strategies Deliver manual and automated testing across platform services and user-facing functionality Define and analyse test metrics, using results to identify risks and drive improvements Implement iterative testing approaches to identify and resolve defects early Raise and manage engineering tickets for defects and technical issues Produce regular test reports, management information and performance metrics Communicate testing risks, findings and recommendations to technical teams and senior stakeholders Work with platform management and engineering teams to ensure quality standards are maintained Technologies: ITIL Security Support More: We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Engineer / Test Lead to ensure the quality, reliability, performance and security of an enterprise Platform as a Service environment. This Bristol-based role is an 8–9 month contract, with extensions likely, paying up to £575 per day inside IR35. You will work closely with technical teams and senior stakeholders, supporting successful platform delivery. We offer an opportunity to take ownership of quality assurance across a complex platform environment and drive robust testing practices and continuous improvement throughout the delivery lifecycle.
