Lead Test Automation Engineer

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Job description

As a Software Test Engineer, you'll develop and support operational systems for Roke's National Security customers. This role will be at the heart of customer missions, ensuring adequate testing of new and existing systems to ensure availability in mission critical environments.

Roke are a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence and Industry; working alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges by bringing the physical and the digital together.

The Key Requirements

• Experience with Automated Test Engineering and Continuous Integration systems
• Knowledge of TDD/BDD, and testing at a range of levels from unit to system testing
• Experience with scripting and deployment using Linux and Docker containers
• Experience with modern development languages such as Java, Javascript or Python.

Built over a 60-year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act - through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe - that's our mission, passion, and motivation.

Joining a team united by purpose and ambition, you'll be at the heart of an exciting growth journey: having doubled in size over the last 4 years, we intend to double our headcount by 2027. At Roke, every individual counts. We push technical boundaries, together. We re-invest in product innovation, and we empower our people to make a difference.

Where you'll work
You'll find our Gloucester site in a business park two minutes from junction 11A of the M5; The site allows easy access to our local customer base. Set on the outskirts of the Cotswolds, you are never far from a picturesque view or lunch time walk.

Why you should join us
Operating as one Roke, there is a shared belief that everyone has a responsibility to create an environment that encourages you to bring your whole self to work; in a place where everyone has the time, trust and freedom to succeed.

We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion, enabled by our employee led resource groups of Women In Roke, Neurodiversity, Inspire (LGBT+) ME (Majority Ethnic), Veterans and Disability; which each contribute to making Roke a great place for people from all backgrounds to work.

Mental health and wellbeing is also important to Roke, there is a group of supportive Mental Health First Aiders to lend a listening ear for anyone who needs it; alongside a team of Mental Health First Aid Champions who help build a mentally healthy workplace, challenge stigma and support positive wellbeing.

The Benefits and Perks

• Flexi-time: Working hours to suit you and your life
• Annual bonus: Based on profit share and personal performance
• Private medical insurance: Includes cover for existing conditions
• Holiday: You'll receive competitive annual leave plus bank holidays. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave
• Chemring Share Save: Monthly savings into a 3 or 5 year plan.

Clearances
Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible to achieve DV clearance. As a result, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the U.K. for the last 10 years.

The Next Step
Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

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