IT Test Engineer Opportunities

Van Arendonk Makelaardij; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Portsmouth seeks an experienced IT Test Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on developing critical IT infrastructure. Candidates should have significant experience in testing IT systems, possess relevant certifications, and be ready to work in a collaborative environment. This full-time role offers a blend of innovation and professional growth, along with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in testing IT systems and infrastructure.
• Ability to execute test cases effectively.
• Experience with multiple testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Undertake testing on IT systems and infrastructure.
• Create and execute test scripts for critical systems.
• Deliver technical documentation and test plans.

Skills

Testing IT infrastructure

Documenting test procedures

Functional testing

Manual testing tools

Black Box testing

Education

ISTQB Certified Tester

MCSA Microsoft Certified Server Associate

VMware Certified Practitioner (VCP)

Relevant engineering/IT degree

Tools

HP Quality Centre

ALM

Jira

Test rails

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we are not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting‑edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as an IT Test Engineer at our Portsmouth or at our customer site in Corsham, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As an IT Test Engineer, you will join a team that is taking part in a novel programme building critical deployable IT infrastructure within the Defence environment. Day‑to‑day you’ll be required to operate as part of a core test team within an enterprise‑scale development environment, placing you at the heart of the modernisation of Defence’s deployable IT estate.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Undertaking testing on IT systems and IT infrastructure
• Creating test scripts and undertaking test execution when required for critical systems under development
• Delivering outputs such as technical documentation, trails plans and reports, test plans and developing test scripts working to both time and budget
• Executing test cases in support of infrastructure testing
• Undertaking formal and informal testing as directed by Test Managers

Essential Experience Of The IT Test Engineer

• Previous experience testing IT infrastructure e.g. VMware, Windows, Active Directory, Networking, Switching/Routing, Software Data Centre or Software Defined Networking
• Experience in performing functional, non‑functional and regressions testing of Microsoft Windows Server products in complex environments
• The ability to document test procedures, prepare test documentation including test plans, test scripts, evidence collection and defect reporting
• Previous experience in manual and test management tools e.g. HP Quality Centre, ALM, Jira and Test rails etc.
• Proven experience in Black Box testing, white box testing, SIT, SAT, UAT and OAT testing

Essential Qualifications For The IT Test Engineer

• ISTQB Certified Tester, MCSA Microsoft Certified Server Associate, VMware Certified Practitioner (VCP), a relevant engineering/IT degree or relevant equivalent experience

We value difference and we do not have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Portsmouth Technology Park or at our customer site in Corsham, 5 days per week.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. QinetiQ Careers.

Our 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 Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.