Software Test Integration and Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop, extend, and support CI/CD pipelines to enable automated build, test, and release processes across multiple services.
• Operate and enhance container-based environments using tooling such as Docker, container registries, and orchestration platforms.
• Define deployment standards, including version control strategies, rollback mechanisms, and production-readiness processes.
• Take ownership of operational maintenance activities to ensure service continuity, performance, and resilience.
• Design and implement tooling that supports: Automated release and deployment of production services
• Centralised log aggregation and system monitoring
• Orchestration and lifecycle management of distributed components
• Work closely with software engineers and operations stakeholders to ensure smooth integration and reliable system behaviour.
• Required Skills:
• Proven hands-on experience working with containerised systems, including image management, registries, and lifecycle operations.
• Strong practical background in CI/CD tooling and pipeline development (e.g. GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins or similar).
• Solid understanding of Linux-based systems, shell scripting, and automation techniques.
• Experience within Aerospace, Defence or space industries.
• A structured and disciplined approach to documentation, configuration, and operational processes.
• Required Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering , or equivalent military experience .
• Desirable Skills:
• Previous exposure to highly regulated, high-reliability, or operationally critical software environments.
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation or monitoring and visualisation platforms (e.g. infrastructure-as-code tools, metrics dashboards).
• Why join us?
• We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
• At ALTEN, you'll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
• Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
• In short you get:
• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

Benefits

Additional Information

As a Software Test Integration and Automation Engineer you will join our team in London and will be responsible for the reliability, scalability, and evolution of a modern CI/CD ecosystem and containerised runtime environment. The position sits at the crossroads of software engineering and operations, with a strong focus on enabling consistent, automated delivery of complex, distributed systems. Location: London On Site: 2x a month on site Clearance: SC clearable Experience Level: Mid - Senior

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