Overview
Join to apply for the Test Engineer role at Van Arendonk Makelaardij and become part of a future‑focused team at QinetiQ. We are creating cutting‑edge defence technology and protecting lives through innovation. The role is based at Portsmouth and is 37 hours per week.
Role
As an IT Test Engineer you will join a core test team within an enterprise‑scale development environment, modernising Defence deployable IT estate.
<3 Responsibilities
* Creating test scripts and undertaking test execution for critical systems under development.
* Undertaking testing at different levels across multiple test cycles.
* Delivering outputs such as technical documentation, trail plans, reports, test plans and developing test scripts within time and budget.
* Executing both manual and automated test cases, analysing results.
* Undertaking formal and informal testing as directed by Test Managers.
Essential Experience
* Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Tester/Live Service Tester or similar role.
* Experience performing functional, non‑functional and regression testing of MS Windows Server products in complex environments.
* Documentation skills: test procedures, test plans, test scripts, evidence collection and defect reporting.
* Experience with manual, automation and test management tools (e.g., HP Quality Centre, ALM, Jira, TestRail).
* Proven experience in Black‑Box testing, White‑Box testing, SIT, SAT, UAT and OAT testing.
* Well‑versed with software development life cycle testing concepts.
Essential Qualifications
* ISTQB Certified Tester.
* MCSA Microsoft Certified Server Associate or VMware Certified Practitioner (VCP).
* Relevant Engineering/IT degree.
Benefits
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
* Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days.
* Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance.
* Employee discount portal: personal accident, travel, restaurants, cinema tickets and more.
* Support for the Armed Forces community with the Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award standard.
* Volunteering opportunities – helping charities and local community.
Recruitment Process
We want to make our recruitment process inclusive and supportive. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect performance, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments. Many QinetiQ roles require national security vetting; applicants with appropriate clearance may transfer it upon appointment. All applicants must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.
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