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Lead Software Test Engineer
Lead Software Test Engineer
Location: Hawthorn, Corsham – Hybrid working available Compensation: Competitive + Benefits Role Type: Full time / Permanent
At Babcock, we’re creating a safe and secure world together. As a Lead Software Test Engineer, you will help deliver cutting-edge software systems that ensure critical operations—like Britain’s global communication for Government services.
The Role
Purpose of the Role:
As a Lead Software Test Engineer, you’ll oversee the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring the New Management System (NMS) is designed, planned, executed, and verified with adherence to project delivery lifecycle requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and assurance of a critical software system supporting satellite operations for government communications.
- Collaborate with the Software Architect and Lead Software Engineer to deliver software solutions on tight deadlines across multiple project phases.
- Manage a team of software engineering resources, ensuring the delivery of work packages on time.
- Work within an Agile software team to:
- Create, review, and oversee Test Plans and Test Scripts for User Stories, Business Requirements, or System Requirements.
- Assist in defining testing processes and appropriate tooling.
- Provide hands-on execution of manual and automated testing, ensuring accurate, verifiable test records.
- Document guidelines (e.g. Software Delivery Plans) and design products, updates, and improvements.
- Analyse data and track performance metrics to ensure system reliability and effectiveness.
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Since this role involves critical security discussions and operations, the successful candidate must be eligible for a Security Check (SC) clearance. Further details on security requirements apply.
Key Essentials
Your profile should include:
- Hands-on experience with development in C# as a core language.
- Experience leading a team of any size, demonstrating strong leadership and management skills.
Qualifications & Requirements
- While Babcock values diverse backgrounds, the role demands practical experience leading software test projects and teams—regardless of formal education. Your willingness to upskill is just as important as your proven ability.
- Achievability for Security Check (SC) clearance.
Eligibility & Security Considerations
Due to the nature of the work, eligibility is subject to legal scrutiny:
- Near omnibreadth screening includes nationality, residency history, and birthplace.
- See UK Security Vetting: levels of clearance for enquiries.
What We Offer
- Holistic welfare support：
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Pension scheme with matched contributions + life assurance.
- Health & Wellbeing:
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health checks, and nutritional consultations via Aviva DigiCare+.
- Rewards & Benefits:
- Employee share scheme.
- Professional fees reimbursement.
- Reservist leave (10 days paid leave for armed forces personnel).
- Be Kind Day: Paid leave for volunteering.
- Holiday Trading: Allow employees to buy or sell annual leave within an annual window.
- Long-term Success:
- Development opportunities for career growth.
- Employee Assistance Programme covering physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
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About Babcock
Babcock (FTSE 100, 26K+ workforce) is shaping a safer, more connected world—from satellite operations to essential national security infrastructure.
Our taglineree:
«Everyone matters. Everything connects. Together, we’re lifetime engineers.»
Inclusivity & Flexibility
We actively champion diversity, equality, and inclusion:
- Compliant with Disability Confident framework; request reasonable adjustments during application/selection via careers@babcockinternational.com (subject header: «Reasonable adjustments requirement»).
- Offer flexible working options. Ask about alternative arrangements during interviews.
Closing Date: 15/07/2026
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