The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client.
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CGI are on the hunt for a Senior Automation Tester with a strong knowledge of Python and demonstratable experience of testing back-end systems.
This role will require travelling to the Leatherhead, Bristol or Reading office at least once a month and, if required, travel to the US for 1-2 weeks per quarter. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance.
This role will require dual role as Technical Test lead and Hands-on Senior Tester Analyst, your key responsibilities will include:
• As Hands-on Senior Test Analyst:
Test Design:
o Reviewing Features and Tasks to build Test Scenarios and Test cases
o Identify Test cases and defining what test data (or other dependencies) are needed for test cases/scenarios.
o Noting the acceptance criteria and their formalisation into the automated testing language
o Writing and executing tests as needed
• As Technical Test Lead:
o Planning, preparing and co-ordinating internal CGI integration and test campaigns/test planning with the CGI Test Team (1-2 Test Analysts) and development team members.
o Establishing and tracking the test progress in JIRA Kanban board and other Test tools as provided by the project and reporting progress to the CGI Project manager/Scrum Master and Customer IVV Test Manager.
o Co-ordinating with Customer Integration, Validation and Verification (IVV) team to support System Integration and Test campaigns as Test Lead.
o Demonstrating features to the customer as part of informal and formal acceptance/demonstration meetings
o Communication and co-ordination with CGI and Customer Solution architecture and development teams to iterate tests in a difficult problem space and maintain traceability from Features to tests.
Essential:
• Strong testing experience
• Good working knowledge of Python and Python Robot framework
• Experience of testing back-end systems, APIs, custom protocol levels (network)
• Experience of using JIRA, Git and SAFe Agile
Desirable:
• Understanding of Telco networks
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