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Testing Lead – Micro Nav (Air Traffic Management Systems), Indra
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About Indra
Indra is one of the leading global technology and consulting companies, specialising as the technological partner for core business operations worldwide. Recognised for proprietary solutions in Transport and Defence, as well as digital transformation and information technology in Spain and Latin America (via Minsait), Indra operates with innovative, high-value products.
In the 2025 financial year: ✔ £5.5B revenue achieved ✔ 60,000+ employees ✔ Local presence in 46 countries ✔ Business operations in over 140 countries globally
Indra’s Values: Driving Success Together
Indra’s four core values guide every action:
- 🔬 Innovation – Deliver cutting-edge solutions through specialised expertise, shaping a safer, more connected future via technology.
- 🛡 Trust – Ensure quality, reliability, and commitment, building trust with customers, employees, partners, investors, and society.
- 🤝 Connection – Foster collaboration, adapt solutions to customers’ needs, and guide their progress.
- 🔮 Foresight – Anticipate future demands and translate experience into world-class solutions for tomorrow.
Indra’s Role in Air Traffic Management (ATM)
Indra is a global leader in ATM systems, with: ✔ 100+ years of ATM expertise ✔ 4,000+ installations across 160+ countries ✔ 85% of world air passengers rely on Indra technology for safe flights
Indra Micro Nav takes this legacy further by enhancing air traffic safety and training through advanced simulation systems. Their mission:
"To equip air navigation service providers, military organisations, and aviation training institutions with unparalleled technology, producing the best-trained air traffic controllers in the world. We aim to set global benchmarks in testing reliability and innovation."
Micro Nav’s Business Vision
Micro Nav drives continuous innovation in air traffic simulation, training, and advanced testing to ensure:
- Precision-resiliency in global air traffic control
- Best-practice mentorship to future-proof operations
- A safer, more efficient airspace worldwide
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**Position Overview: Testing Lead (37.5 Hours/Week, Full-Time)
Purpose
As the Testing Lead, you will:
- BSI Perform specialist hardware and software testing for Micro Nav’s internal and customer on-site projects, with a focus on automation frameworks.
- MNG Provide mentoring and guidance to junior team members, deepening their understanding of Micro Nav systems and testing techniques.
- ENG Serve as a mentor, advisor, and technical authority across engineering teams and leaders.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Core Testing Leadership
- Contribute to design, development, and execution of software engineering and testing procedures.
- Lead complex testing for internal and customer projects, including focal points for requisite teams.
- Maintain full domain responsibility for the products, processes, and solutions tested.
- Equip junior team members to apply best practices in hardware/software compatibility and testing.
Process Improvement & Best Practices
- Act as a steward of AF-ST (technical, operational, and compliance principles), aligning all testing activities with Indra’s corporate framework.
- Respond & Adapt to evolving challenges, driving best-in-class testing methods through:
- Developing innovative testing approaches
- Ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory standards
- Representing Micro Nav during acceptance testing sessions
Key Roles as Lead & Mentor
- Mentor Junior Team Members – Develop expertise, instil cultural knowledge, and refine skills.
- Professional Advocacy – Influence quality, culture, and advancement within the testing department.
- Domain Specialist – Provide technical insight, capability reviews, and aptitude enhancement to deliver simulation solutions precisely.
- Stakeholder Liaison – Act as liaison for Micro Nav departments, customers, senior leadership, and integration partners.
Technical Requirements
Expertise & Knowledge
- Indra Micro Nav Ecosystem: Full command of the software/hardware portfolio, systems architecture, and testing methodologies.
- Software/ Windows: Proficient in testing complex Windows and web-based applications, with hands-on experience in third-party integrations via test harnesses.
- Testing Expertise: Hands-on in best-in-class testing techniques, including:
- Technical Discipline (TDD/BDD)
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Functional, Non-functional, Performance, Security, and Regression Testing
- Integration & System Testing
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Familiarity with Workflows & Tools
- Complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): Comprehensive knowledge from design to decommissioning.
- Test Mgmt Tools: Proficient in Jira and Xray for requirements and defect tracking.
- Version Control: Advanced use of Git and other version control software.
- Windows OS: Deep familiarity with Windows family operating systems.
Qualification & Experience Criteria
Grooming & Education
- Degree Qualified in Computing Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (with high synergy).
Professional Development
- ISTQB Foundation Level Certification required.
- Practiced in test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Postman, JMeter).
Leadership & Communication
- Extensive experience in mentorship for junior/mid-level test engineers.
- Exceptional clear communication in written and spoken forms, to include:
- Technical depth with customers & management.
- Collaboration with Integration Partners.
Benefits for joining Indra
A rewarding work environment with comprehensive benefits:
- Electric Vehicle Lease Scheme
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- Discounted shopping programs
- Healthcare Cashback Scheme
- Discount on local gyms and well-being
- Free bakery & fresh fruit daily
- Subsidised snacks ( Charity-linked)
- Discounted access to a financial advisor
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- **25 days holiday + honoured birthday """
- 4x salary Life Assurance
- Long service awards
- Free on-site parking
- Recruitment referral scheme
Core Commitment: Diversity & Inclusion
Indra champions Equal Employment Opportunity, ensuring no bias based on: 🔹 Race 🔹 Colour 🔹 Religion 🔹 Sex & Gender Identity 🔹 Sexual Orientation 🔹 Disability 🔹 Other protected attributes under law
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