Senior Automation Test Engineer

Job Description

DescriptionSenior Automation Test EngineerWe are looking for aSenior Automation Test Engineer to join us on a permanent basis.We need talented individuals to apply their test engineering skills for solving problems with data across a number of critical UK sectors.We are on a mission to ensure that Leidos stands out in what is becoming an increasingly popular market place. It means creative solutions to problems using innovative design implementation and testing of systems and services with a focus on scalabilityand sustainability.Are you ready for your next career challengeSenior Automation Test EngineerWe are looking for a Senior Automation Test Engineer/Software Developer in Test with strong technical test automation background for our Testing capability in Farnborough. The Senior Automation Test Engineer will be working on supporting the BAU and Cloudprojects to automate the functional testing for a wide range of changes and integrate into the DevOps pipeline, whilst at the same time, mentoring and guiding junior and new members of the team.As a Senior Automation Test Engineer in Leidos, you will be immersed in one of our key programmes – transformation of the UK’s biometrics platform to cloud. On behalf of our central government customer, you will have direct impact on the current and futureiterations of one of our most important pieces of critical national infrastructure.What we need from you:

• Experience leading test automation effort with hands-on automation experience on complex applications with multiple integrations
• Experience of automated testing tools and frameworks such as REST Assured, Selenium, Robot Framework utilising Page object model, Junit and BDD and comfortable with setting up automation frameworks from scratch
• Experience with Java or groovy programming
• Strong demonstrable experience of testing API’s/Webservices and using API testing tools such as SoapUI or Postman
• Strong experience with databases – comfortable querying multiple databases and tables using complex SQL queries
• Comfortable with PowerShell scripting
• Experience with using test stubs, mocking and simulator tools
• Experience testing applications and systems with multiple integrations
• Good knowledge or experience of cloud platforms such as AWS or Microsoft Azure
• Good knowledge and experience of DevOps tooling such as Bitbucket and Bamboo to integrate tests and schedule and run build jobs
• Ability to lead, mentor and guide junior and new members of the team
• Have excellent analysis and problem-solving skills
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired Skills:

• Have general knowledge of Networking Technologies including load balancing and firewalls
• Have general knowledge of Microsoft Stack
• Experience with Agile, documentation and test management tooling such as Jira, Confluence and TestRail

Clearance: Candidate must a UK National and be eligible to obtain SC clearance.What we will do for youAt Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success,UNITED as a teamandINSPIRED to make a difference.We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme;
• Private Medical Insurance;
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays);
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays, and a cycle to work scheme);
• Dynamic Working

Commitment to DiversityWe welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resourcesfor everyone.If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.Who We Are:Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the worldsafer,healthier, andmore efficient through technology, engineering, andscience.Leidos is agrowing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence,healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.What Makes Us Different:Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a saferworld. You can inspire change.Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customersites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspireothers. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plan that enhance your future.SATURNPay Range: The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compen