The Role

We are seeking a skilled Security Cleared IT Test Engineer to join our team and ensure the quality and reliability of our software applications and IT systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in manual and automated testing, test case design, defect tracking, and performance testing. You will work closely with product, and operations teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts for software applications and IT systems.

Perform manual and automated testing to identify defects and ensure optimal performance.

Collaborate with the Design and Engineering teams to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.

Utilise automation tools like Ansible with Terraform using PowerShell and python scripting to improve efficiency and test coverage.

Working experience on Active directory, VMWare would be desirable.

Conduct functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing.

Document and track defects using bug tracking tools like JIRA, ALM would be essential.

Analyse test results and generate detailed reports to facilitate decision-making and process improvement.

Stay up-to-date with the latest testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.

Experience in product development testing would be desirable.

Required Qualifications:

2+ years of experience in software testing, QA, or IT system validation.

Strong knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing life cycle (STLC).

Hands-on experience with test automation tools

Experience with API testing and database testing (SQL, MySQL).

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies is essential.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Ability to obtain SC Clearance for UK-caveated programmes.

UK Security Check (SC) clearance is required for this position. Candidates must possess or be eligible to obtain SC clearance, with a view to obtaining DV clearance as required.

The Company

SecureCloud+ specialises in providing fully managed secure ICT services to the UK's Defence and Security sectors, as well as other government departments with complex and demanding security requirements. SecureCloud+ prides itself on its successful track-record of delivering real benefits to its customers, but also on its ethos of investing in its employees’ personal and professional growth.

Are you ready to embark on this exciting career opportunity? We look forward to welcoming you to our esteemed team at SecureCloud+.

SecureCloud+ is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, sex, colour, religion, race, disability, or sexual orientation. Our hiring decisions are based on an individual’s experience and qualifications for the job advertised.