DevOps Technical Lead Quality assurance

We're proud to have been a Principal Partner for COP26 , the UN Climate Change Conference, and are leading the way to provide the energy needed now, while building a better world of energy for tomorrow.

To reach net zero by 2050, we're looking for people who can bring big ideas, new skills and innovative thinking to help us build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

So join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Salary:£51,946 - £68,603 + a range of benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Base Location: Perth | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however need your base 'home' location will be our Perth office.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available.

What is the Role

The DevOps Technical Lead - Quality assurance is a hands on technical role providing leadership for our Test teams within the department. We are looking for someone to provide Quality Assurance leadership to modernise our testing practices throughout the department, with particular focus on test automation adoption.

The role will include:

- Modernising the departments approach to Quality assurance, with particular focus on Implementing and managing Test automation.

- Developing test strategies and test plans for value streams.

- Line management duties for Test engineers.

- Co-ordinating training and development of Quality Assurance best practice throughout the department.

- Test Design, Reporting and Defect management.

What do I need?

The role of a DevOps Technical Lead - Quality assurance sits within and supports across our Renewable and Thermal product teams. These teams are agile scrum teams adopting DevOps practices. These teams provide delivery and support.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- A passion for implementing and promoting Test automation.

- Experience of line managing Test engineers.

- Strong background in Testing.

- Experience of Quality Assurance in DevOps.

- Experience of Selenium, Blazemeter and Azure DevOps Test plans.

About our Business

SSE IT underpins the technology needs of all the different businesses that make up the SSE group. From emerging technologies to data and analytics to cyber security - we power SSE's growth and enable it to generate value, while keeping it secure. As a trusted business partner that helps SSE lead in a low carbon world, we are proud of our service. Working for SSE IT is all about equipping SSE for now and the future.

Life at SSE

If you're considering a career with us, you're probably wondering what's in it for you? From health and wellness to finances and family, we're proud of our benefits package which includes 34 days holiday (plus the option to buy additional days), enhanced maternity and paternity leave, discounted healthcare and a wide range of offers via our SSE Advantage scheme.

At SSE we're proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself. We take pride in a job well done and share the belief that an inclusive culture is key to our success and vision for the future. Above all, safety is at the heart of everything we do at SSE and we live by the mantra 'if it's not safe, we don't do it'.

SSE is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application and assessment process, and upon joining SSE.