We’re seeking a System Integration & Testing Engineer to join our highly-valued in-house Business Solutions Team; a key role which’ll support us to ensure that our people have the tools required to deliver a truly brilliant service. This role is offered on a Fixed-term Contract basis covering maternity leave until August 25. Reporting to our Head of Business Solutions, you’ll work closely with our Engineers, Project teams, Development teams and key business stakeholders to plan, manage and execute testing for a range of new software, system changes and upgrades. Responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to: Defining and documenting test scenarios and acceptance criteria. Conducting testing throughout the development and implementation lifecycle, both exploratory and scripted, using a variety of tools and techniques. Providing expert guidance on system integration, defining running and reporting on stress, regression, integration and performance tests appropriate to each change. Our ideal candidate? You’ll be an ISTQB or ISEB Certified Tester at Intermediate certificate Level or hold an equivalent qualification or experience. You’ll have a strong knowledge of the test life cycle and test activities as well as experience of planning, scheduling and managing manual and automated testing activities across both systems change and software development. Experience of working with Housing Management Systems, Asset Management and Repairs/Scheduling systems is beneficial, but not essential. As a Smart Working organisation, you can expect a balance of working from our Birmingham, Bath Row office and remotely from home – 3 days per week will be spent working from our Birmingham office, but this may vary depending on business need. Who are Midland Heart? We’re a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we’re here to develop your potential. We are proud to say we have recently been named in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, within the Big Organisations category (The Times). Interested? Click “Candidate Information” below for a full Role Profile. Applying is easy – simply register on our candidate portal and submit a comprehensive CV, alongside a cover letter, which together clearly explain why you’re the ideal candidate for the job. Please be advised that suitable candidates will be invited to an assessment shortly after applying and we reserve the right to cease recruitment activity prior to the adverted closing date, should an appointment be made. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.