Python Job: Graduate - Junior Software Test Analyst

Explore the limits of technology and discover the unexpected

We create and maintain bespoke software products that help our customers protect national security – both at home and overseas.

From start to finish, you’ll be involved in the whole process, working with Operational Users, Customers, Project Managers and Development Engineers to identify risk and assure the user that the product does the job it’s required to do.
You’ll apply test best practice with a focus on quality throughout. That means identifying, designing and testing solutions which are often one-of-a-kind and designed to protect the UK and its people.

There are so many technology areas to choose from: Telecoms, Mobile Platforms, Enterprise Networks, Security Research, Bespoke Communications systems and many more. This role comes with a lot of responsibility, but we’ll make sure you’ll up to it. By giving you on-the-job training with dedicated time to innovate and research as part of your development. The most important thing you need is a willingness to learn.

Technical skills

We need you to already be able to:

• Work within a Software or Hardware Development Lifecycle.
• Execute various test types and techniques, e.g. functional and non-functional, system testing and acceptance testing.
• Have scripting skills, such as Python, PowerShell or Bash.

These are desirable – they’d strengthen your application:

• Experience of Virtualisation and/or Cloud technologies.
• Familiarity with networking technologies.
• Adept at using Windows, Linux or mobile based operating systems, including use of the command line/terminal interfaces.
• Experience using test automation technologies and frameworks.

Your Personal skills

• You’re a critical thinker with an analytical mindset.
• You’re all about good testing practices – and you improve them within your team.
• You work well with others at all levels.
• You’re always learning new skills.
• You can plan your own workload and adapt to changing demands..

Using your skills and knowledge, you’ll:

• Apply testing best practice.
• Represent Test at all stages of the product lifecycle.
• Implement test solutions across various platforms and against a varied catalogue of products and technologies.
• Manage and maintain your testing using test management tools and test automation frameworks.
• Report on test results and communicate issues and bugs to stakeholders.
• Grow your testing skillset and software development knowledge through continuous learning and development.

What we offer

Now that we’ve explained a bit about what you’ll be doing, here’s what we can offer you:

• 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years’ service.
• 8 Bank Holiday days off in addition to your annual leave.
• 2½ additional days leave (set dates through the year).
• 3 days paid leave a year to support a registered charity of your choice.
• Paid overtime or Time Off in Lieu. Your salary is for your contracted hours. If you work more, and sometimes it’s needed, we believe you should be rewarded for that.
• Training. Lots of training. This can be anything from a half day internal course to a distant learning degree. If it’s relevant to your career, we will aim to support you.
• Pension. Our Pension scheme is Alpha. It’s generous and easy to set up.
• Sports & Social Society. Classic cars or baking. Golf or crafting. Or something in between, we have a society for you.
• On-site nursery (subject to availability).
• Free parking.
• Free on-site gym, open 24 hours a day.
• Relocation Package.*
• Affinity Groups – whether you are disabled, LBGTQ and/or BAME. We foster an inclusive environment and support for everyone.

About HMGCC

We’re HMGCC, His Majesty’s Government Communications Centre. You may not have heard of us before – that’s because our only customers are other UK Government Departments. Using our collective expertise, we develop communication systems for our customers that are innovative, reliable and totally secure to protect national security at home and overseas.

We invest in our people, not only with training but also support throughout your career with us; so you can reach your full potential at work, and enjoy your work/life balance.

Find out more about us here.

Equal Opportunities

Inclusion & Diversity really matters to us. It's not just about numbers or visible differences.

HMGCC are committed to providing equal opportunities and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities or who are neurodiverse.

We’re not looking for any one type of person. We’re looking for talent from all different backgrounds to join our organisation, where we genuinely respect and value each other's differences, as well as our similarities. It makes us even better at what we do.

HMGCC is proud to hold the status of Disability Confident Employer. In line with this, we offer the Disability Confident - Offer of Interview. To find out more and how you can apply under this scheme, please click here.

Apply now

Our Recruitment Team will process your application once the role has closed. They respond to everyone.

Please note dependent on the recruitment requirements, we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date.

• If you are moving to the area then we can discuss the possibility of a relocation package.