Ordnance Survey

About Ordnance Survey

We are looking for a proactive and technical Test Engineer to join our test community, within the Engineering group. You will improve the test capability in all aspects of the engineering lifecycle through coaching, mentoring and technical leadership. Working within an agile team, you will be responsible for designing, writing and executing automated and manual test suites; to ensure adequate and effective test coverage and provide test assurance of the user stories in a test-first environment using cloud architecture. You will provide assurance at team retrospectives and planning sessions to ensure test best practice, continual improvements and appropriate standards are adhered to. An opportunity to deliver the test activities to meet the functional and non-functional requirements and ambitions of our stakeholders, whist contributing to effective agile delivery.You will work closely with Software Engineers in conducting automation, exploratory and regression testing using test automation frameworks in a CI/CD environment. You will regularly participate in estimation activities and are encouraged to identify opportunities to maximise test benefit within the team. You will report to, provide regular updates and provide support to the domain Test Lead. You will communicate test goals and issues between technical teams, leads, architects, delivery managers and stakeholders. You may also provide mentoring and line management to Associate Test Engineers/Analysts. Here’s a snapshot of the role: This is a technical role and requires knowledge of test automation, cloud-based infrastructure testing, data testing with an understanding of ETL’s, API testing, front-end web-based application testing, security testing, performance and load testing. What we’re looking for: If you're interested in being part of our team, you will need to demonstrate your track record against the following criteria: Essential: Expert knowledge and skills in software testing & industry best practice Proven technical skills in test automation frameworks and languages Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders and customers Experience of allocating and prioritising own work and working across multiple delivery teams Desirable: Proven analytical skills, designing and implementing tests around TDD/BDD feature files for functional and non-functional test activities Ability to define and lead on the appropriate end to end test approach Excellent knowledge of agile methodologies and working closely with engineers, advising on process improvement Experience of testing on a cloud platform Coaching and mentoring experience Awareness of geospatial systems and technologies The rewards: We want you to love what you do. That’s why our benefits package rewards a job well done. We’ll give you: Salary: £35,700-39,900 (dependent on experience) Performance related bonus Competitive pension 37 hour working week with flexible working options 25 days annual leave – Plus bank holidays and an extra 3 over Christmas Training and development – We offer in-house training, a variety of masterclasses, bespoke training, study leave, access to learning resources and professional membership subscriptions A wide range of additional benefits including free parking, paid volunteer day, support with health and wellbeing, sports and social activities, staff discount on over 500 national stores and more About us: Ordnance Survey (OS) is the national mapping agency for Great Britain, and a world-leading geospatial data and technology organisation. As a reliable partner to government, business and citizens across Britain and the world, OS helps its customers in virtually all sectors improve quality of life. OS expertise and data supports efficient public services and infrastructure, new technologies in transport and communications, national security and emergency services and exploring the great outdoors. By being at the forefront of geospatial capability for more than 225 years, we’ve built a reputation as the world’s most inspiring and trusted geospatial partner. Our values: We're passionate about the four core values that make up our organisation: we're adventurous, incisive, restless and true. Adventurous: New technology and new markets mean that location data opens more opportunities than ever before Incisive: We find simple solutions to complex problems, always looking for clarity and imaginative connections Restless: We recognise our work for our customers is never done True: We give our customers precise and productive solutions to their location problems Location: This role will be based at our Headquarters in Southampton To apply: Please upload your covering letter and CV demonstrating your suitability for the role Closing date: Sunday 15th March 2020 Ordnance Survey is committed to making inclusion an everyday reality and promoting a diverse workforce. We aim to provide an environment that supports and encourages equality and collaborative learning. We have active employee networks for Women’s development, LGBT+, Disability and an Autism ambassador on site. We are looking for talented and experienced individuals from a range of backgrounds and welcome applications from women, those returning to the workforce after a break and/or those with a disability or on the autistic spectrum, where your technical abilities are sought after and valued. Each individual at OS brings their own perspectives, work experiences, lifestyles, and cultures with them, and we believe that a more diverse team builds more innovative products, provides a better service to our customers, and helps us all grow and learn as individuals.

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