Systems Integration/Test Engineer

  • Contract
  • Job Type: Permanent

Company 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.

Job Description

About the project and the role

JP2030 as an evolutionary project has delivered a cohesive and integrated Joint Command Support Environment (JCSE) for the efficient and effective planning and conduct of Australian Defence Force operations for Headquarters Joint Operations Command (HQJOC) .

The products are presented through a SharePoint portal which provides a consistent and familiar user experience. The project team performs various support functions including Business analysis, help desk support and Engineering support to address emerging user needs.

We are looking for a Systems Integration/Test Engineer that will work in a close knit team upgrading SharePoint and it's capabilities. The test engineer’s main aim is work with 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:

  • development test plans and strategies,
  • design, maintain and enhance a variety of specialized test procedures,
  • provide traceability between development requirements and test cases,
  • preparing and conducting test readiness reviews,
  • executing test procedures,
  • creating and manage test defects with development teams,
  • development test reports.

Qualifications

About you and what you will bring.

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
  • Able to work under pressure of tight deadlines and evolving requirements
  • Previous software test experience is essential

Desirable

  • Previous experience with SharePoint applications and administration,
  • Previous experience with test automation creation, maintenance and execution

Additional Information

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and be able to gain a NV2 Security Clearance

We proudly embrace diversity and support our people at every stage of their Leidos journey in terms of inclusion, accessibility and flexibility. We look forward to welcoming you.

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