Integration & Test Engineer
Industry: Defence & Aerospace, National Security & Central Intelligence
Location: UK-Wide (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 + Bonus & Benefits
Clearance: Must be a British-born sole UK national with active Developed Vetting (DV) clearance
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Integration & Test Engineer to contribute to high-impact projects within the National Security and Central Intelligence sectors. This role offers a chance to design, build, and deploy cutting-edge software solutions, enhancing UK security and driving next-gen technological innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
* System Integration: Design, integrate, and deploy mission-critical systems for real-world security operations.
* Testing & Automation: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, create automated testing frameworks, and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines.
* Troubleshooting & Optimization: Diagnose and resolve issues in complex full-stack architectures, ensuring system reliability and scalability.
* Large-Scale Deployment: Deliver enterprise-grade software solutions across multi-system environments.
* Cloud Infrastructure: Work with public, private, and hybrid cloud deployments, addressing operational constraints for seamless performance.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Security Clearance: Must hold active DV clearance and be willing to pursue Enhanced DV clearance if needed.
* Test & Integration Expertise: Proven experience in test planning, development, and execution within Agile and DevSecOps environments.
* Automation & CI/CD: Proficiency with GitLab CI/CD, automated test frameworks, Blue-Green deployments, and cloud-based pipeline optimisation.
* Problem Solving: Strong debugging skills for complex systems with expertise in functional and non-functional test automation, analysis, and reporting.
* Cloud & Infrastructure: Knowledge of AWS services (EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3, Lambda), AWS SDK (Boto3) for automation, CloudTrail for security auditing, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
* Certifications: ISTQB (Foundation, Agile, Performance, Security) or equivalent is highly desirable.
Benefits Package:
* Competitive Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 based on experience and role level
* Bonus Potential: Up to 10% performance-based bonus
* Flexible Working Arrangements: Options for a 4-day workweek or a 9-day fortnight
* Pension Scheme: Employer contributions up to 10%, with matching employee contributions up to 10%
* Healthcare:Private medical insurance (Bupa)
* Annual Leave:25 days holiday per annum, plus public holidays
* Learning & Development: Access to top-tier training and certification programmes, with an annual salary review
To apply for this Integration & Test Engineer role, please contact:
LinkedIn: Ciaran Cleland