Position Description:
The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This position will be working out of our site near Basingstoke.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
In this role, you will take ownership of testing activities across secure enterprise-grade systems within the Defence sector. You will lead test planning, execution, and reporting, ensuring quality standards are consistently met while managing risk and driving continuous improvement. As a leader, you will guide and mentor a team of Test Engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability, while providing clarity and support across matrix-managed teams.
You will also act as the primary point of contact for testing within the project, ensuring stakeholders are informed, aligned, and engaged throughout the delivery lifecycle. Your work will directly contribute to the assurance of mission-critical systems, safeguarding operational success and client trust.
Key responsibilities include:
•Lead & Innovate: Drive quality assurance across infrastructure and application testing in a secure environment.
•Develop & Deliver: Create and manage test plans, execution cycles, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
•Optimise & Automate: Ensure robust defect management processes, enabling effective triage, tracking, and closure.
•Guide & Mentor: Lead and support a team of Test Engineers, fostering best practice through a Test Community of Practice.
•Coordinate & Manage: Balance testing priorities across cross-functional teams, ensuring clarity in ownership and accountability.
•Assess & Mitigate: Proactively manage testing risks and issues, providing solutions to maintain delivery timelines.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
To succeed in this role, you should bring strong test management expertise, proven leadership experience, and the ability to operate effectively in a secure, mission-critical environment. You will combine a deep understanding of structured testing and defect management with the ability to lead, mentor, and inspire test teams.
You should have:
•Experience in writing detailed test plans and test reports.
•Strong knowledge of defect management processes and tools.
•Prior experience managing and mentoring a team of Test Engineers.
•ISTQB certification (Foundation or higher).
•Familiarity with Agile frameworks such as SAFe.
•UK nationality and eligibility to obtain or hold HLC clearance.
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Skills:
1. Test Management