Software Test and Configuration Engineer

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about contributing to one of the UK's most ambitious water infrastructure projects? The Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) is searching for a Software Test and Configuration Engineer to support and enhance our project delivery team.

You will lead the development and implementation of robust and optimised test plans playing a major role in the successful delivery of the Strategic Pipeline Alliance. As the successful candidate you will be expected to perform as a key member of the Enterprise Control System (ECS) team for this industry significant project.

• Write the Enterprise Control System (ECS) Test Strategy document and develop the documents and tools used to perform testing of the ECS
• Perform and train others in any of the roles identified in the Configuration Management Strategy (CMS) or Test Strategy
• Collaborate and inform other stakeholders, in particular the SPA engineering team, suppliers such as MCC manufacturers and Anglian Water personnel.
• Provide progress updates and highlight risks to SPA Project Management on testing and configuration management activities.

This job might be for you if you have:

• Significant experience of Conceiving, Implementing and Managing CMS Systems such as described by ISO
  10007
• Specific experience of developing Test Strategies and related artefacts such as Policies and Procedures and managing test activities
• Knowledge and understanding of the software Lifecycle. Application of the V model as exemplified in GAMP 5
• Experience of developing and using automated tools for configuration management and software testing, ideally some experience of SharePoint technologies and data manipulation (preferably JSON and XML)
• Experience of the design, development and testing of hybrid systems using diverse technologies; ideally including real-time systems such as PLCs and Complex application development in high level languages (e.g. Python, JS, C#)
• Some experience of Technical Project Management such as planning, risk assessment and task tracking
• Some experience of industrial processes and plant, ideally including hydraulic systems design
• Some knowledge of real-time control, industrial automation, optimisation and production planning applications

Not only do we look for the best talent to join us on our journey, we also look for individuals to demonstrate key behaviours that align with our values and beliefs.
Working with the highest degree of integrity, we want SPA employees to take ownership and accountability for their outputs and be driven to continuously improve how they work. SPA employees should act with the customer's best interest at heart, be clear and transparent communicators and be passionate about operating in an ethical fashion.

If you are looking for a career opportunity, working in an innovative forward-thinking environment please apply today!

Mott Mac Donald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott Mac Donald.

Mott Mac Donald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott Mac Donald.

This role is employed by Mott Mac Donald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott Mac Donald and JN Bentley colleagues.

Mott Mac Donald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

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