AWE are currently recruiting for a Software tester for delivery of a wide range of Corporate IT systems. Delivering phases of testing for assigned projects. Undertaking test design, planning and execution as appropriate. Ensuring the delivered services are formally tested and signed off prior to implementation. This is a permanent role reporting into the IS Service Design Team

Location - Reading area

Package - £33,000 - £40,000 subject to skills and experience

AWE offer a competitive salary, market leading contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, excellent work/life balance including a 9 day working fortnight and flexible working hours (role dependant). A salary sacrifice scheme is also available.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensuring that testing is carried out to agreed corporate standards utilising resources from third-party integrators and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from user departments as appropriate
• Responsible for the delivery of one or more concurrent test activities within the IT schedule of work or designated Solution Centre. Typically the engineer will be required to work alone, seeking guidance and assistance as necessary, but for larger elements of work may lead or work as part of a team
• Delivery timescales and quality goals will be agreed, to which the test analyst is expected to deliver at all times, taking action as appropriate to ensure that delivery or quality is not compromised

Skills and Experience

• Write the detailed test plan, scripts and report
• Analyse a system to identify the test conditions and test scripts required to test the software item, meeting the requirements of the approach defined in the test plan
• Derive tests from requirements, design documents and user input and report on test coverage and traceability to the business requirements
• Analyse the risks present in the software item under test, and the creation of test material that reflects the mitigation of those risks
• Execute and record tests in accordance with the defined test process and the test plan/test schedule
• Ensure that test incidents are raised and documented in accordance with the agreed process
• Maintain the integrity of the test environment during test execution
• Arrange and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities appropriately for the project deliveries
• ISTQB/ISEB Testing Foundation Certification

The ideal applicant must be willing and able to obtain and maintain DV clearance.

AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country's nuclear deterrent. We are a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our unique expertise also assists the UK Government in developing and delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter-terrorism solutions.

AWE is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at AWE, including women, BAME and disabled people.

Please note that you must be a British National to apply for a role at AWE.