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IT Systems Test Engineer

Employer
Amey
Location
Manchester
Salary
£25000 - £30000 per annum
Closing date
27 Feb 2020

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Sector
Technology & Digital
Hours
Full Time
Flexibility
Flexible working available
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Details

Are you seeking an IT Systems Test Engineer role? Here at Amey we are recruiting for our Strategic Consulting division based in the heart of Manchester in Piccadilly Gardens.

Working within the Tideway Test & Commissioning team you will be able to demonstrate a good level of technical competency and will be responsible for the Development / Production of Test Documentation with full requirements traceability through design to user requirements, with duties including:

  • Ensure the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools are applied throughout the production/execution of testing activities
  • Ensure activities delivered in accordance with Safety and Quality procedures and meet all applicable legislative, customer requirements and Amey system design requirements
  • Understanding of requirements management principles
  • Production of test procedures and day to day test execution from the Initial Hardware Inspection through to the completion of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for customer acceptance and Pre-Commissioning Site Testing
  • Test reporting, evaluation and concluding of test results
  • Carry out verification and validation testing in accordance with the detailed design and works information requirements

What will this role involve?

  • Interfacing with the project team members, to gain approval of test procedures
  • Be a key stakeholder in the of the Factory Test Environments
  • Writing and execution of Test Specifications including:
  • Execute test procedures (according to test plan and project schedule)
  • Record results of test execution
  • Raise/investigate/verify defects
  • Maintain agreed quality target/standards
  • Escalate issues to the Test & Commissioning Manager where necessary
  • Provide status reports to the Test & Commissioning Manager
  • Accurately report work progress and estimates to complete against work packages assigned by line manager
  • Investigates problems in the field or with the systems documentation
  • Keep abreast of technical development both within and outside of the company

What are we looking for?

  • The Test & Commissioning Engineers are the testing focal point for the System Engineering process and are part of the resolution of all issues, problems, questions and conflicts in the entire SCADA system. This requires frequent handling of new and unusual issues; therefore a proven record of working in a Test Engineering environment is required.
  • The post holder should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels in the spoken and written word. self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure are vital.
  • The success of the Test & Commissioning process relies on the interaction of its engineers at all levels, therefore evidence of team working is required.
  • Be prepared to travel to Tideway sites as and when required
  • Experience of working as a Test Engineer in technical environments

Desirable

  • Experience in testing, particularly related to one or both of the following:
  • Interface Testing
  • Integration Testing
  • Regression Testing
  • Security Testing
  • Automated Test Tools

Salary and Benefits:

  • This is a band B role and a competitive salary is on offer
  • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Pension
  • Access to a range of Amey savings
  • Flexible working offered



Company

About Amey

We place great value on our people and the contribution they make to our business, that’s why we aim to offer a competitive benefits package to all of our employees.

Working for Amey you will receive a competitive salary and will be able to join our contributory pension scheme. In addition you will be entitled to Company sponsored life assurance and a generous holiday entitlement. You will also be invited to join Amey Choices which offers a range of flexible benefit options and offers additional benefits available throughout the year. Amey is an equal opportunities employer.

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