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Quality and Assurance Engineer - Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom - Tata Consultancy Services
Description
Role:
QA Engineer (SCADA)
Job Type:
Permanent
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in exploring real-time operations for Power Network Control Systems and Telemetry?
Join us as a QA Engineer (SCADA)
TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology.
We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide.
For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.
Ensure testing follows a common approach and is managed and conducted in the central Test Tool/s according to the defined Test Strategy and Approach and Test Phase & Test Plans.
Work with the Test Data and Environment Management Team to ensure that the suppliers and users have articulated their requirements i.e., Work within SCRUM Teams including the product Owner (PO) and SCADA SMEs / NGET Business testers to ensure test effort is appropriately represented in the User Stories and Tests capture Test Requirements fully.
Support the supplier and NG test manager in planning the required business SME support, ensuring that plans and forecasts are maintained.
Monitor and report on the progress of test preparation of JIRA/XRAY Tests (and associate test plans) and test readiness (environments, data prioritisation and end points), test scripts being of the right quality and level of detail.
Ensure that the suppliers and users produce estimates for test execution and escalate where these exceed the assigned time in the PI and Sprint Planning and overarching MS Plan.
Identify and manage any risks and issues relating to testing in your area.Where quality is not of the required standards, maintain an issues log and work with the supplier Test Manager to ensure they are corrected.
Ensure that defect management process is in place and run effectively and if necessary, guide/ lead defect triage for your SCRUM Team.
Produce Test Status reports and any other KPIs such as forecasts as required by the SCRUM Teams or National Grid team (e.g. Use common metrics keeping all stakeholders appraised of testing progress to plan.If required, get involved in testing delivery and demonstrate the required level of quality.
Be the testing expert for the assigned area providing leadership and guidance on the subject to those who need or require it.
Deputise for the ET SCADA QA Lead as required.Good depth of Test Quality Assurance experience.
Experience of real-time operations for Power Network Control Systems - Telemetry-based products - Communications Protocols (IEC101) – Alarm Management – Network Monitoring & Forecasting – Display (mimics) – Workflow management – Historian.
Strong experience testing across the Test Lifecycle.Good MS Office/Excel.
Strong technical testing knowledge including integration middleware - Oracle MFT and Mulesoft APIs.
Experience with working in working in an on and offshore based model.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex technical challenges related to testing power systems and control systems.
Experience leading testing on multiple workstreams simultaneously.Familiarity with Performance Testing – Tooling like JMeter and Neoload useful.
Understanding of Test Data Management and Obfuscation – Delphix.
Experience in Integration Systems – Salesforce (Safegrid), SAP (PI), IBM Maximo, OpenText.
Experience with programming languages commonly used in control systems such as C/C++, Python, or PLC programming languages.
SCADA – Electricity Transmission (preferably OSI Monarch but others considered) - Previous experience of SCADA and Real-Time Control and NMS (Network Monitoring Systems) is essential but will consider comparable Industry Products.
Our competitive salary packages feature paid holiday entitlement, pension contribution, private healthcare including dental & optical coverage, life assurance and income protection, laptop and phone, cycle-to-work scheme, exclusive discounts on gym memberships, discounted rates on car leasing options, staff discounts within the larger Tata network, and access to extensive training resources.
At TCS, we believe in building and sustaining a culture of equity and belonging where everyone can thrive. Our diversity motto is 'Inclusion without Exception'.
You'll find a welcoming culture and many internal volunteering and social networks to join.
Our diversity, inclusion and social activities include LGBTQ+ and mental health networks, as well as health and wellness initiatives and sports events (we even sponsor the London Marathon).
We are open to all and treat applications equally, regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation, or beliefs.
If you are an applicant who needs accommodation due to a disability to complete an employment application, or during any phase of the hiring process, please contact us at with the subject line: "Disability Accommodation Request".