Overview

Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters – our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. 
 
As Software Test Manager, reporting to the Head of Software, you’ll work with a range of stakeholders to develop and implement effective testing strategies to support the delivery of software to meet customer requirements. Overseeing all software test activities, you’ll contribute to integration and acceptance activities, including hardware/software integration, participating in agile ceremonies, and preparing test documentation. You’ll also formally line manage the software test team and be accountable for managing test resource into projects.
 
Software Test Manager will be based at one of our Barnstaple, Bristol or Beckington sites. This role allows for flexible working, but time on site will be necessary.
 
The salary for this role is up to £70k, depending on experience.
 
About our company
 
At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient.  

We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.

 
What we offer
 
At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we’re always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:
 
Work life balance
  • Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
  • 25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
  • Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
  • Half day Fridays
  • Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave
Family & wellbeing
  • Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
  • All Staff Bonus
  • Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Wellbeing Centre
  • Sports & Social activities
  • Employee Discounts portal – online and in-store discounts, travel savings
  • Life assurance policy
  • Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
  • Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning 
More about the role:
 
As Software Test Manager, you’ll:
• Work with Software Test Head of Discipline to define and implement effective software Test and QA strategy.
• Write software test documents and manage software test activities for technical solutions within the business
• Plan, manage, support and monitor the activities of the software test team
• Plan and manage the software test resource needs of the business, including contract staff as necessary
• Act as Line Manager for and mentor the members of the software test team ensuring that the team is maximising its performance and has the required support, tooling etc.
• Identify and support training and developmental opportunities for members of the software test team.
• Create and maintain a professional culture within the team, where individuals take ownership and are fastidious and proud of delivering excellence and quality.
• Provide guidance to project teams for best practices in software testing   
• Provide meaningful software test metrics and progress reporting to projects
• Seek opportunities for continuous improvement in software test methodologies such as Test Automation.
 
Join us and be part of something smaller – with 500 people in the UK and Canada – doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

If you’d like to know more, please give Dave from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 03330 041 4172. Or reach out to us on dave.abrams@sea.co.uk

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