Senior Test Automation Engineer

Job Description

Looking for something different in your career Join Raytheon in Gloucester and make a real difference in the fight against cyber-crime.Youll be part of a team that embraces Agile working to deliver superior solutions to protect our global customerscritical infrastructures from the most complex cyber threats. Customer security is at stake. So our work is vitally important.We are always continuing to try to improve our systems with new projects becoming available to work on with cutting-edge tech. Youllbe working as a team of specialist developers, testers and analysts to design, develop and maintain critical cyber applications and systems to support government, law enforcement and commercial customers contributing to the development of solutions using thelatest technologies.This is an opportunity to innovate and try new things; to fearlessly challenge and question; to learn and progress in an inclusive and supportive culture; to be rewarded for the vital contribution you make.Key ResponsibilitiesApply testskills and experience within the context of an Agile software delivery team;Act as test & integration lead for small/medium programmes or subsystems within larger programmes;Define and manage test environments; create and manage test data; define and managetest tools;Manage creation of automated and manual test scriptsProduce test and deployment strategies and plans in compliance with customer project guidelinesProduce deployment packages appropriate for support estimation of test activitiesSupport test teaminteractions with the wider development team and assist in the resolution of issuesSupport the development team at formal and artefact reviews as necessaryProvide defect and code quality metrics to the programmeEssential SkillsUnderstanding of the systemsengineering lifecycle and demonstrable evidence of relevant test methodologies and toolsetsExperience of deploying and configuring complex software undner LinuxExperience of virtualisation (e.g. VMWare and Hyper-V)Requirement verification and validation forsoftware based systemsTest specification developmentTest script preparationExperience of scripting languages such as Python, Java, Javascript, Python and Bash Experience of test automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium (Nightwatch, Frameworkium), Cypress,Eggplant, PostMan, Cucumber and Robot.Production of test plans and reports using applicable toolsExperience of working in an Agile/SCRUM/DevOps delivery modelDesirable SkillsExperience of Continuous IntegrationExperience of AWS or AzureLinux system administrationskillsBehaviour SkillsGood interpersonal skills for customer and partner liaisonGood written and oral communication skillsGood time management, organisation and prioritisation skillsAn inquisitive mind and a desire to promote innovationDesire to learn andconstantly expand your horizonsAbility to work closely with others in a small teamAbility to work under pressureHigh degree of initiative and flexibilityWillingness to travel if requiredAbout Raytheon UKWith facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes,Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester with presence across other customer sites also. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs 1,700 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractorand major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances across its core mission areas Weapons & Sensors, and Cyber, Space & Training. The Cyber, Space &Training business, consists of four mission areas: National Security Cyber; Space & Airborne; Command, Control, Computers & Intelligence (C4I); and Training. Cyber, Space & Training provides our customers unrivalled technical and training services spanningall domains across a wide range of customers.Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the Raytheon Technologies organisation and sits within the Raytheon Intelligence & Space businessAbout Raytheon TechnologiesRaytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospaceand defence company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and RaytheonMissiles & Defence. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cyber security.The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.Raytheon Career Development:Raytheon has a wealth of resources available to helpyou develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules, to external training and support for taking professional qualifications relevant to your role.SecurityAll successful applicants must be eligible & willing toobtain a SC clearance with the view to progressing to DV level which would be sponsored by Raytheon UK. For further information on the criteria to obtain this please visit - https://security-vetting-and-clearance .181577 Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.