At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and maintain automated test frameworks for mission-critical software systems.
- Company: Join a leading Central Government defence organisation in Portsmouth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £80,000 and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Active DV clearance required; 3 days onsite work.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on software quality in a highly regulated environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in QA and test automation with strong technical skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 80000 £ per year.
MERITUS are recruiting for a QA Test Automation Engineer (SFIA 4) to join a leading Central Government defence organisation in Portsmouth, supporting the assurance, automation, and validation of complex, mission critical software systems.
This role sits within a highly regulated engineering environment where software quality is critical to operational confidence and system reliability. You will be responsible for designing and maintaining automated test frameworks, strengthening regression coverage, and ensuring that every release is supported by clear, repeatable and auditable validation evidence. The work is hands on and technical, requiring a strong understanding of both functional and non functional testing in complex software environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and maintain automated regression test suites across key system components
- Design and implement functional and non functional testing approaches including robustness and results verification
- Support user acceptance testing readiness aligned to agreed operational use cases
- Ensure defects are clearly reproducible, properly tracked, and verified through to closure
- Strengthen release confidence through structured test reporting and clear documentation
- Embed quality assurance practices across the software development lifecycle
QA and Test Automation Engineer in Portsmouth employer: Meritus Talent
MERITUS is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Portsmouth where innovation meets mission-critical software assurance. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide opportunities for hands-on technical experience in a highly regulated engineering setting, alongside competitive salaries and the chance to contribute to national defence projects. Our collaborative culture fosters teamwork and encourages the sharing of ideas, making it a rewarding place for QA and Test Automation Engineers to thrive.
