We are Centrica! We're so much more than an energy company. We're a family of brands revolutionising a cleaner, greener future. Working here is #MoreThanACareer - we're powered by purpose. Together we can make an impact that will truly change tomorrow. Whether you're developing cutting-edge green tech, helping customers on the front line or simplifying operations behind the scenes.
Your work here isn't just a job - it's a mission. We all play a vital role in energising a greener, fairer future.
An opportunity to play your part
As the Principal System Quality Engineer, you will lead a team of system quality engineers and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to establish quality across the system's change development life cycle starting right from quality of discovery/requirements and the development life cycle, define quality assurance strategies, establish best practices, and implement effective testing processes.
Your expertise in system quality assurance and your ability to lead and mentor the team will be instrumental in delivering high-quality, reliable systems to our customers.
Location: You can work in Windsor/home; we have people working all over the UK but also a range of office locations.
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic direction and leadership to the System Quality Assurance team - Define the overall quality assurance strategy for complex systems and establish quality standards and best practices.
* Plan and execute testing and validation processes for complex systems.
* Conduct risk assessments related to system quality and performance.
* Identify and resolve quality gaps across the system's change development and run processes.
* Drive the adoption of automation frameworks and tools to streamline testing processes and increase productivity.
* Ensure that system quality assurance processes align with industry-specific regulations and standards.
* Oversee performance testing efforts to assess system scalability and reliability under various conditions.
* Collaborate with systems engineers, developers, project managers, and product managers to integrate quality throughout the system development life cycle.
* Participate in root cause analysis efforts in the event of critical defects or system failures. Implement corrective actions to prevent similar issues in the future.
* Create comprehensive test reports, quality documentation, and presentations for management and stakeholders.
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in system quality engineering, software testing, or a related field, with a focus on complex systems.
* Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience leading a team of quality engineers.
* Experience with quality assurance of modern cloud applications (AWS/Azure).
* Experience with quality assurance of Salesforce and React applications.
* Experience in planning and executing testing and validation efforts for complex systems.
* Knowledge of regulatory compliance and industry-specific standards related to system quality.
* Hands-on test automation frameworks and tools (Selenium/ADO).
* Knowledge of IT Security principles, practices, and technologies.
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to conduct root cause analysis effectively.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
* Ability to adapt to dynamic project requirements and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Education: Degree or certifications in Quality Assurance (good to have).
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