Test Engineer

Job Description

Our name isn’t the only thing that’s unique about Leidos Australia. We’re a complex systems integration company building world-class solutions across government and defence that ensure peace of mind for the entire nation. Supported by global backing from our US network, we’re trusted by our customers to deliver the most innovative answers to their most complex challenges. Seriously interesting work that benefits and safeguards every Australian. That’s where you come in.

Qualifications

This is an evolutionary project that deliversa cohesive and integrated Joint Command Support Environment (JCSE)

Theproducts are hostedthrough a SharePoint portal which provides a consistent enduser experience. We have a team of Business Analysts, Software Engineers and System Admins that support the comand environment.

We are looking for a SystemsIntegration/Test Engineerthat will work in a close knit team.

The test engineer’s main aim is workingwith the software engineers and focus on helping design, develop and implement testing methods and equipment. This would mean providing the test area with parameters for sample testing and specifies tests to be performed.

Under the direction of a designated supervisor, perform the following functions as individual assignments or as part of a team:

• develop and document test plans and strategies,
• design, maintain and enhance a variety of specialized test procedures,
• produce documented trace-ability between development requirements and test cases,
• preparing and conducting test readiness reviews - environment and data preparation, documents and meetings
• executing test procedures - including formal Functional testing and SAT testing with Commonwealth representatives witnessing
• creating andmanage test defects with development teams and business representatives,
• produce development test reports post completion of test exercises

Additional Information

You will be a customer oriented test engineer with the ability to support the teams even with competing priorities.

You will be a strong communicator with a drive to see the software solution work and ensure the client is happy.

Strong problem solving skills and the ability to think “outside the box” when coming up with innovative ways to test and demonstrate the quality of the solution.

Coupled with your education and practical experience, you will demonstrate a pro-active approach with the ability to understand the business, identify issues and develop relationships to achieve the company’s objectives.

You will also have:

• Experience Identifying test data and conditions required for test execution
• Experience using software tools for application development and testing (HP Application Lifecycle Management preferred)
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) – working with multiple teams and stakeholders
• Able to work under pressure of tight deadlines and evolving requirements
• Previous software test experience isessential - a minimum of 3 years testing experience

• Previous experience with SharePoint applications and administration,
• Previous experience with test automation creation, maintenance and execution
• Experience with different browsers andversions, Microsoft Office products and Operating systems
• Previous experience with ThoughtWeb - this can be removed asproduct is no longer used