Test Engineer - Part Time

Raytheon Technologies ,
Manchester, Greater Manchester

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Job Title: Test & Integration Engineer(s) - Mid to Senior Levels (Part time positions available) Location: Greater Manchester About the role... We're growing our technical teams across the business on a number of projects and as an inclusive employer, we'll consider a number of flexible working arrangement and/or part time hours. If you are interested then please outline what you would be looking for on application and we'll call you to discuss. Generally any part time hours considered would be c18-32 hours per working week This is a fantastic opportunity to join Raytheon UK in our rapidly growing Cyber Innovation Team based in Greater Manchester. We have a number of vacancies at in our rapidly growing Test & Integration Team. We develop software using an Agile/Scrum methodology and you will be involved fully in the software development lifecycle, working closely with the developers in an integrated team environment. Working for Raytheon you will be part of a growing team, working alongside world class partner organizations. Raytheon supports on-going professional development through both formal and on-the-job training to help you further develop your career and develop your management and leadership potential. Main duties of the position: Basic Objective: Performing activities associated with integration, system and customer acceptance test phases of the system development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Apply test skills and experience within the context of an Agile software development team Defining test environment and tool requirements Create and manage automated test scripts Create and perform test manual test scripts Contribute to the production of test strategies and plans Report on status of test execution Record defects/test issues and support the wider development team in their resolution. Support the development team at formal and artefact reviews as necessary What we are looking for... Skills in some or all of the following: Understanding of the Systems Engineering lifecycle, and demonstrable application of relevant Test methodologies and toolsets Experience of deploying and configuring complex software under Linux / Windows. Requirement verification and validation for software based systems Test specification development Test script preparation Experience of Automated Test Tools such as Selenium, Cucumber Additional desirable skills or experience: Experience Working in an Agile/SCRUM/DevOps delivery model Knowledge of developing in a high level language such as C++/Java Experience of AWS or Azure Experience of Continuous Integration Experience of scripting languages; Python, Perl Understanding of virtualization (e.g. VMWare and Hyper-V) Linux system administration skill Key Behaviours: Good interpersonal skills for customer and partner liaison Good written and oral communication skills Good time management, organization and prioritization skills An inquisitive mind and a desire to promote innovation A desire to learn and constantly expand your horizons Ability to work closely with others in a small team Ability to work under pressure High degree of initiative and flexibility Willingness to travel if required Qualifications: Degree in numerate subject desirable but not essential About Raytheon Cyber Security... Raytheon has decades of experience in cyber, information operations and information assurance to successfully protect our global customers' critical infrastructure from the most complex threats.. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are looking for something different from their career and who are demanding of themselves and others around them to achieve success. Raytheon's ambition is to provide an environment that is more silicon valley than security and defence. We want to encourage individual innovation and progression that is both exciting and rewarding, avoiding the dull 'beige' of the standard information security companies. If you are looking for a role and a team that will challenge you to achieve success for our customers then providing you have the skills and the ability to achieve Government clearance we want to hear from you today. What we can offer you... Ongoing development, with formal and on-the-job training, alongside the following benefits: Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible from 18-32 hour working week for a positive work-life balance Early finish Friday (hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site specifics arrangements). Flexible working arrangements can be considered depending on the role and subject to line manager approval. 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice scheme's. Enhanced sick pay scheme Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity & Shared Parental leave. Free snacks & drinks (hot & cold) available on site. Diversity: Diversi