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Software Quality Engineer

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 58,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Software Quality Engineer

Salary: £55,000 - £58,000 + Excellent Benefits,

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week | 4 day working week Monday to Thursday | Hybrid 

Location: Portsmouth or Gloucester 

Activities may include but not limited to:

Software Quality Assurance oversight of the various programmes across LM UK RMS.
Software Quality Assurance oversight of C6Cyber functional area (C6 - Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber-Defense and Combat Systems).
Software Quality Assurance oversight of Merlin Mk2 helicopter mission system equipment and other aviation platforms.
Inspection and acceptance of modification/up-grades carried out across Training Logistic Systems (TLS) in support the ongoing training of military personnel using a variety of simulator and classroom equipment and resources.
Software Quality Assurance oversight of Integrated Warfare Systems and Sensors (IWSS)
Software Quality Assurance across the CADMID cycle where required.
Arranging, Planning and supporting audits from external (customer, regulatory and certification assessment) bodies.
Engagement with external industry, Government and Military Quality Assurance staff. The Software QA representative is responsible for ensuring that activities supporting the above are carried out in accordance with regulatory, statutory, company and local plans, processes and procedures. 

The post holder is also required to provide Software QA oversight to the delegated signatory for equipment release should it be requested and would be required to undertake Root Cause investigation and process improvement activities, to drive improved performance. Supply chain monitoring and assessment, including subcontractor site audits, inspections, etc. in collaboration with other functions, will also be required.

 Required skills, qualifications and experience:

Qualification in software design, engineering, or computer science (NVQ Level4/ONC or above).
Qualified AS9100 Lead auditor (preferred) or Qualified Lead Auditor in one of the following ISO9001, 2000 or 27001.
An understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes, knowledge of SQL and scripting, working experience in software development and software quality assurance.
Current knowledge of trends and latest advancements.
Knowledge/experience of ISO20000 - IT Services Management.
Knowledge/experience of ISO 27001 - Information Security Management Systems.
Familiarity with Agile development techniques.
Root Cause Analysis qualification.
Experience estimating work loading and task management.
Ability to work with and influence across multiple functions and levels within a small team 

Desired skills, qualifications and experience:

Experience of UK MoD Maritime, Land and Air based programmes.
Experience of UK MoD Military Aviation Authority (MAA) Regulatory Publications (MRPs).
Familiar with UK MAA Military Approved Organisation Scheme (MAOS).
Familiar with UK MAA Design Approved Organisation Scheme (DAOS).
Experience of Allied Quality Assurance Publications (AQAPs) and Joint Service Publications (JSPs).
Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt).
Understanding of training systems (Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT)) or equivalent.
Human Factors Training.
Familiarity with the use of system and software integrated development environmental tools (e.g. Atlassian toolset).
Occurrence Investigator qualification.
Previous Military experience of benefit.
Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission

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