Background
The world around us is experiencing significant change, the greatest in generations.
At McLaren Applied, we’re accelerating the response to that change. Our vision is that our people and technologies willpioneer a better future. Our mission is to achieve breakthroughs in performance.
We’re at the cutting edge of innovation in industries including transportation, automotive and motorsport. We create solutions that drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness, and want to help to reduce the carbon footprint and become more sustainable
By applying our expertise, we deliver real benefits andpioneer a better future.
Purpose of the Role
Senior Test Analysts at McLaren Applied work as part of a multi-functional team in delivering cutting-edge solutions to real-world problems. You will be leading activities across key themes in test governance which include test plans, defects, observations, test specifications and test results. You will perform system and integration testing on software-based systems but the scope of your testing and involvement will extend across our end to end solutions.
The role suits candidates that are comfortable exploring new areas and pioneering new ways of solving problems, while continuously improving and automating our test processes.
The role is within our Connected Intelligence business unit which develops and operates vertically integrated end-to-end connectivity and analytics products and services for Transportation, Vehicle, and IoT markets. We currently operate across the UK, Europe, and America.
Principal Accountabilities
* Leading the test function within the business unit to ensure the testing process is understood and implemented consistently across all initiatives
* Leading the team in ensuring the appropriate level of quality and innovation is applied, as required by the current stage of the product lifecycle
* Working closely with our product owners to ensure requirements are defined sufficiently to be testable
* Working closely with other engineers within the team to ensure everyone understands how to implement and test new requirements
* Leading the team to ensure all requirements are suitably tested
* Ensure the team continuously improves their quality and automation processes
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience
Minimum:
* Relevant commercial software testing experience
* A solid understanding of testing tools, techniques and good practice (i.e. a practical perspective but also the theory that underpins it)
* A good understanding of the value of test engagement throughout a product lifecycle and the different activities required at each stage
* Experience with back-end testing (i.e. not limited to GUI testing)
* Experience with Python and Shell knowledge.
* Practical experience creating automated tests including the pros/ cons of automation
* Strong written and verbal communication skills including giving and receiving constructive feedback (i.e. peers and stakeholders at all levels)
* ISTQB Foundation or above (or comparable qualifications)
* Experience working within Agile teams
* Experience with Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) and relevant tooling
Desirable:
* Practical experience using virtual environments (I.e. AWS, Azure, Hyper-V, VMWare, etc.) as well as physical
* Shell scripting (e.g. Bash on Linux or Windows PowerShell)
* Experience with Multiuser Performance Testing (I.e. using LoadRunner, JMeter, etc.)
* GUI virtualisation test tools
What we can offer you
In return for everything you bring to the table, we can ensure an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic business surrounded by some of the best people in their respective fields.
At McLaren Applied we firmly believe it’s the relationships and friendships we create while working that make us special. We’re also aware that the world is changing and we are part of that change. We all want and need different things from our work and home lives, so, if you have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.
* Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro-rated for part time colleagues).
* Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave and pay.
* Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working.
* Life assurance to the value of 4 times base salary
* Opportunity to join the McLaren Applied Pension Plan
* Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate.
* Ride-to-work with Evans Cycles – take advantage of the Government’s Cycle-to-Work scheme which offers savings of up to 42% on the cost of a new bike, cycling accessories and components.
* Electric car scheme – opportunity to drive a brand-new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful competition of their probationary period.
Who we are
McLaren Applied are a medium-sized tech firm spun out of McLaren Group. We’re looking for people who will thrive in a non-hierarchical, growth-orientated company, self-starters who are flexible and somewhat entrepreneurial in their approach.
McLaren Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do. McLaren Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme.
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