Test Engineer

We are seeking to fill permanent positions for experienced Test Analysts / Integration Testers to join a high-profile programme operating within complex, multi-supplier environments. This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals who take pride in owning integration testing end-to-end and enjoy working closely with third-party vendors to ensure seamless, high-quality system delivery., In this position, you will take responsibility for planning, executing, and reporting on integration, system, and end-to-end testing activities. You will act as a key liaison between internal teams and external suppliers, ensuring that all components and interfaces work together effectively within a multi-technology ecosystem., * Plan and execute integration, system, and E2E testing across multi-component solutions.

• Execute functional, system, regression, performance, load testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and API testing to validate software quality.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate testing within the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).
• Validate APIs, interfaces, data flows, and system interactions.
• Manage and coordinate testing with third-party suppliers and vendors.
• Review supplier test deliverables and ensure quality standards are met.
• Produce test strategies, plans, cases, and completion reports.
• Track defects through to resolution using tools such as Jira & Confluence.
• Support governance, audit, and continuous improvement within QA.
• Analyse requirements and design detailed test cases to ensure comprehensive coverage of features and functionalities.
• Perform root cause analysis on defects identified during testing phases and work with developers to resolve issues efficiently.
• Conduct performance testing using LoadRunner or equivalent tools to evaluate system scalability under various conditions.
• Support release management activities by verifying software builds before deployment.
• Participate in requirements gathering sessions to understand project scope and technical specifications.
• Maintain detailed documentation of test plans, test cases, defect reports, and test results for audit purposes.
• Provide technical support during the troubleshooting process of complex software issues across different operating systems such as Windows and Linux environments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by recommending enhancements in testing strategies and tools.

Do you have experience in Windows?, * Strong background in integration and system testing.

• Proven experience in software testing within a fast-paced development environment.
• Proven experience working with external suppliers / third parties.
• Excellent test documentation and reporting skills.
• Solid understanding of API, interface, and data validation testing.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Agile or hybrid delivery experience.
• Knowledge of test automation concepts.
• Defence sector experience.
• ISTQB (or equivalent) certification.