Software Test Automation Engineer

Job description

Software Test Automation Engineer

Airbus Defence & Space Portsmouth

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2016, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe's number one space enterprise and the world's second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

A vacancy for a Software Test Automation Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space in Portsmouth.

The Software Test Engineer is required to automate the testing of key product work packages within the SatCom Network Management group.
The applicant will be an exceptional automation test engineer with a proven delivery record. Tasks include:

·  Creation and execution of automated test procedures from both manual test procedures and system/sub-system requirements specifications / user story behaviour descriptions.
·  Design, build, test and deploy effective test automation solutions
·  Automation tool to selection based on group strategy.
·  Creation of an automated regression suite.
·  Creation of automation reports and analysis of results to report testing effectiveness.

The automation of test procedures will complement the existing manual test team, and will be an important function within the test team.

The engineer will be involved in multiple (and parallel) work packages and so must be organised and efficient in his/her day-to-day activities. He/she must be able to recognise and respond to priority calls when necessary, and also work well under pressure. The engineer shall have experience of software developments using the Agile methodology and preferably, knowledge of Network Management Systems. The engineer must be able to communicate well with stakeholder personnel (e.g. internal and external customers), as well as with other members of the team.
The engineer must be a quick learner, be able to work independently, as well as in a team, and ideally have experience in creating and executing manual tests as there may be a need to assist in manual testing campaigns as and when required.

Experience in various automation tool suites is essential - ideally Selenium, Ranorex, Cucumber

The successful applicant will join Satcom Network Management Group.

The successful candidate will need to be eligible to gain UK SC Security Clearance to undertake the role.

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

·  Creating a regression suite which can be run quickly and regularly
·  Converting manual scripts into automated scripts
·  Design, build, test and deploy effective test automation solutions
·  Ensuring that the quality and integrity of the Product is maintained in all releases
·  Task estimation in accordance with sprint planning.

Required skills

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

The following key technical skills are required:

·  Degree level education
·  Strong test automation skills within a continuous integration environment.
·  Proven experience in evaluation of automation tools
·  Manual testing experience
·  Strong experience in one of Ranorex, Selenium, Cucumber
·  Issue tracking systems
·  Knowledge of BDD within an agile environment.

The following key soft skills are required:

·  Ability to self-motivate and to work well within a team environment.
·  Ability to promote innovation in self and others
·  Ability to interact with internal & external stakeholders in a confident and professional manner
·  Ability to deliver to quality, cost and schedule

The following technical skills are desired:

·  Jenkins Automation
·  JIRA
·  Trac