MOD DV Cleared Test Automation Engineer in Wickham

Job Description

MOD DV Cleared Test Automation EngineerPermanentLocation: Portsmouth / Home (on site 3 days a week)Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 (+ benefits)Skills: Test Automation, Regression Testing, V&V / SQA, MOD DV ClearanceWe are looking to recruit a MOD DV Cleared Test Automation Engineer for a leading technology consultancy delivering complex software engineering, maintenance and upgrade projects.This is a hands-on testing role focused on supporting the quality and release confidence of complex software systems. The role would suit someone with strong experience across software testing, automated regression testing, defect management and release assurance.You will own the test approach for maintenance releases, ensuring software changes are tested effectively and that outputs are ready for customer acceptance. This will include designing and maintaining automated regression suites, implementing functional and non-functional tests, supporting UAT readiness and producing clear test reporting.The role requires someone who is comfortable working in structured engineering environments where quality, documentation, verification and customer acceptance are important.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the test approach for maintenance and upgrade releasesDesign, maintain and improve automated regression test suitesImplement functional testing across software changes, fixes and enhancementsSupport non-functional testing, including robustness and results verificationEnsure defects are clearly reproduced, documented, tracked and verified through to closureProduce test reporting to support release confidence and decision-makingSupport UAT readiness against agreed use cases and acceptance criteriaReview technical documentation and evidence to ensure outputs are customer-readyEmbed quality practices aligned to agreed development and engineering processesWork closely with software engineers, technical leads and delivery teams to improve quality throughout the lifecycleSupport verification, validation and software quality assurance activity where requiredSkills & ExperienceStrong software testing experience in complex technical environmentsExperience designing and maintaining automated regression test suitesGood understanding of functional testing, regression testing and defect managementExperience supporting maintenance releases, software upgrades or complex change activityAbility to reproduce, investigate, document and verify defectsUnderstanding of non-functional testing principles, including robustness, reliability or performance-related testingExperience producing clear test reports, evidence and release documentationComfortable working with developers, engineers and technical stakeholdersStrong attention to detail and a structured approach to qualityExperience working in environments with formal development, testing or release processesDesirable ExperienceExperience with verification and validation processesExposure to Software Quality Assurance or structured engineering quality frameworksExperience supporting UAT, customer acceptance or formal release gatesExperience testing scientific, engineering, defence, aerospace, simulation, modelling or complex systems softwareExposure to test automation tools, scripting or CI/CD pipelinesExperience working alongside Python, C/C++, MATLAB or Simulink-based software teams would be beneficialTPBN1_UKTJ