Automated Software Tester
- £60000 - £90000 per annum
- Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
- Permanent
- Defence
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Automated Software Tester to join a collaborative and supportive team working onsite in Cheltenham. This is a mission-focused role where you will work directly alongside users, seeing the real-world impact of your contributions. You'll be part of a community that values continual learning, innovation, and team success.
In this role, you will:
Build and maintain automation pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and Ansible.
Implement and manage CI/CD processes to support software development teams.
Develop BASH scripts and work extensively within Linux environments.
Conduct functional and non-functional testing to ensure system performance and reliability.
Collaborate with colleagues to deliver scalable and supportable technical solutions.
What's on Offer:
A collaborative and inclusive team environment.
10% of your time dedicated to personal and professional development.
The opportunity to make a real difference in mission-focused projects.
Ongoing support for learning, training courses, and skill advancement.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Automation experience (e.g., Jenkins, Ansible)
CI/CD pipeline experience
Strong background in functional and non-functional testing
Proficiency in BASH scripting
Linux systems expertise
Active or recently active DV clearance
Desirable Skills:
Experience working in software development teams
Understanding of software development practices
Experience with containerisation (e.g., Docker)
GitLab experience for version control and CI/CD
Background in network-focused software development
