About the Role:
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Automated Software Tester to join a collaborative and supportive team working onsite in Cheltenham. This is a mission-focused role where you will work directly alongside users, seeing the real-world impact of your contributions. You’ll be part of a community that values continual learning, innovation, and team success.
In this role, you will:
* Build and maintain automation pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and Ansible.
* Implement and manage CI/CD processes to support software development teams.
* Develop BASH scripts and work extensively within Linux environments.
* Conduct functional and non-functional testing to ensure system performance and reliability.
* Collaborate with colleagues to deliver scalable and supportable technical solutions.
What’s on Offer:
* A collaborative and inclusive team environment.
* 10% of your time dedicated to personal and professional development.
* The opportunity to make a real difference in mission-focused projects.
* Ongoing support for learning, training courses, and skill advancement.
Essential Skills and Experience:
* Automation experience (e.g., Jenkins, Ansible)
* CI/CD pipeline experience
* Strong background in functional and non-functional testing
* Proficiency in BASH scripting
* Linux systems expertise
* Active or recently active DV clearance
Desirable Skills:
* Experience working in software development teams
* Understanding of software development practices
* Experience with containerisation (e.g., Docker)
* GitLab experience for version control and CI/CD
* Background in network-focused software development