Introduction At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK. A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, whom may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience. We offer: - Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognized certifications - Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us - Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year - Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks - A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome - Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees - Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme - More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future. Your role and responsibilities As a Cloud Integration QA Engineer, you'll leverage your technical expertise and problem-solving skills to ensure the quality of our cloud integration applications. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, applying your deep understanding of software testing methodologies and processes to design, implement, and execute comprehensive test plans within critical public-sector environments. Responsibilities: - Demonstrate technical proficiency in specific COTS products being refreshed for cloud integration. - Apply a strong understanding of software testing methodologies and processes. - Perform test planning, test case design, and execution for cloud integration applications. - Understand the software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile/scrum methodologies in a cloud context. - Utilize defect tracking tools and processes effectively. - Work collaboratively with development teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and quality. - Communicate clearly and document thoroughly, providing detailed reports and insights. - Conduct cross-browser and cross-platform testing for cloud applications. - Assess compliance with relevant accessibility standards. - Execute API and integration testing. - Perform security testing and vulnerability assessments for cloud-based systems. - Stay current with emerging cloud integration trends, tools, and best practices. Required technical and professional expertise - Proven technical proficiency in specific COTS products used in cloud integration. - Strong grasp of software testing methodologies and processes. - Experience in test planning, test case design, and test execution. - Knowledge of SDLC and agile/scrum methodologies in a cloud context. - Familiarity with defect tracking tools and processes. - Ability to work collaboratively with development teams and stakeholders. - Excellent communication and documentation skills. As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 10 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance. Preferred technical and professional experience - Experience with cross-browser and cross-platform testing in a cloud environment. - Knowledge of accessibility standards and compliance testing for cloud applications. - Experience with API testing and integration testing for cloud solutions. - Understanding of security testing and vulnerability assessment for cloud systems. IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.