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Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's'a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.
We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what's'ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us. Read more about how you can thrive with us.
Do you have a background in either signalling, aerospace, defence, or automotive engineering and can demonstrate experience of successfully contributing to the delivery of safety critical software systems for the rail industry?
We are seeking Software Engineering candidates who can work with a team of engineers based in both the UK and in our Global Technical Centre, carrying out software verification and test activities to ensure the successful delivery of internal and customer led projects.
Your Role
Reporting to the Head of Signalling Software, you must be able to demonstrate an ability to:
- Lead the end-to-end software verification activities, ensuring all verification activities are delivered to the required quality standards, within agreed budgets and timescales.
- Own and drive software testing activities, including the definition and implementation of test strategies for in-house–developed non-COTS software tools.
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve software processes, tools, and techniques to ensure robust and dependable verification and test aligned to rail industry and safety-critical standards.
- Collaborate closely with the software development team to advance automation across verification and test workflows, improving efficiency and consistency.
- Manage configuration and change control activities across the software team, ensuring rigorous documentation and traceability throughout the lifecycle.
- Coach, mentor, and support team members, helping to build capability and uphold high technical standards across the group.
Location
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-147648
Salary range
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Dwithi M
Hi there, I'm Dwithi M and I manage this role
About you
As an experienced Software Verification & Test Engineer you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated strength in technical leadership, with excellent communication, problem-solving, and professional report-writing abilities.
- Experience in developing and improving software processes, including producing high-quality assurance evidence and technical documentation.
- Knowledge of continuous integration, configuration management, and modern development environments, with the ability to embed best practices into team workflows.
- Hands-on experience delivering software in compliance with safety-critical standards (e.g., EN50128, DO-178C).
- Expertise in designing test strategies and advancing test automation to improve quality and efficiency.
- Familiarity with tools such as Azure DevOps, Bamboo, JIRA, and SVN is highly desirable.
- HNC/Degree (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Reward & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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