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Test Automation Engineer London, England

BT Group

Full Time London, England 41137 - 50374 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Test Automation Engineer

Job Req ID: 19714

Posting Date: 11 Aug 2023

Function: Software Engineering

Location: Whitehall, London, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive with 5K DV allowance

Recruiter: Tom Porter ([email protected])

Locations: Cheltenham, London & Ipswich

Working model - 5 days onsite

Due to the sensitive nature of this role you may be required to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels). An allowance of £5k per annum may be payable monthly while you hold this DV and continue to work in a role that requires that level of security clearance. The terms of this allowance will be made available if you are successful in being recruited into this role.

Security isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, We Are The Protectors. We deal with thousands of cyber-attacks every day, so that millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses. We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for good.

You'll be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued.

Why this job matters:

In your role as an Test Automation Engineer, you’ll bring your technical expertise to bear on interesting and challenging problems within Cyber Security. You will solve real-word problems for customers and deliver solutions in an agile manner and ensure we build exactly what they need to time/cost/quality. You will have the opportunity to learn about a wide range of technologies, hardware, and DevOps practices. The solutions you create will utilise the latest technologies, demonstrate innovation and thought-leadership, and provide brilliant outcomes for customers.

What you’ll do:

Delivering the platforms that many of our deliveries depend upon, ranging from operating systems, build automation, deployment, monitoring, data storage, virtualisation and in-life management and audit.
Be deeply involved in the full engineering and test life-cycle, working directly with stakeholders to understand and capture requirements/user stories, through to integration, acceptance and customer sign off aligned to expectations.
Be hands on in assurance of world class secure platforms, through the creation of high and low level test designs.
Use a multitude of automation techniques and technologies to improve the way in which we perform our deliveries.
Provide ongoing support for existing systems and maintaining compatibility against external developments.
Support delivery teams by providing assurance to ensure on time and high quality delivery.
Gathering information and presenting to stakeholders.
Provide technical coaching and mentoring to more junior team members.

What you’ll bring:

Knowledge and experience of manual and/or automated test execution and associated test activities such as Defect Management, Test Case creation, execution and recording etc.
Experience with a dedicated Test Management tool such as HP ALM, TestRail, X-Ray etc. Knowledge of and experience with a variety of automation frameworks e.g. Robot Framework and use of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
Experience with different scripting languages, such as Powershell, Bash, Python or Java.
Knowledge of software methodologies such as Waterfall/V model, agile, lean, incremental.
Understanding of Databases and SQL e.g. MySql, Mongo, Postgres.
Broad understanding of networking fundamentals with particular focus on TCP/UDP and key application layer protocols such as TLS, HTTP and DNS.

You might even have:

Some knowledge of big data technologies and associated tool sets e.g. Elastic search, SIEM etc
Either qualified to degree level with some experience as a Technical Engineering professional, or significant experience of technical delivery.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Diversity makes sense for us, for our customers and for our future. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences, and encourage applications from all sections of the community. Our ambition focuses on recruiting and retaining people who are under-represented in our workforce. Including those from ethnic minority groups, disabled and neurodiverse people and women. However, diversity does not end there and anyone with different backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages or stages of life, disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply. Find out more about BT’s D&I manifesto by searching on our website.

What's in it for you:

Discounted BT Broadband, TV & mobile packages and BT products
On target Bonus
10% pension contribution
Professional development and paid for industry certifications/qualifications
Flexible benefits/rewards including dental insurance, healthcare, gym memberships etc.
Well-being support for you and your family
3 days paid volunteering a year

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. So, if you're excited about this role but your past-experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, don’t worry – we’d still love you to apply!

Our leadership standards:

Looking in:
Leading inclusively
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.

Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.

Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.

Security is one of the fastest growing parts of our global organisation. We are protecting our networks from more than 6,500 cyber attacks each day, investing over £40m in research each year - and in employing nearly 3,000 people, we’re also the largest private cyber employer in the UK. With incredible opportunities to learn, develop and grow your skills, we’ll invest in you, nurture your potential and shape your future – whatever your background or experience.

In today’s world, safe and secure digital connections have never been more vital. You’ll be joining a global company operating at the forefront of the information age: BT employs 90,000 people in 180 countries. With huge scale, we’re capable of achieving great things, striving to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers whilst creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed. Play your part. Make a difference. We are the Protectors

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