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We are a global information technology company that builds high-performance, security-centric solutions that can help change the world. Enhancing people’s lives through secure, reliable advanced technology is our vision.
At Unisys, we believe in better! Here, you have the opportunity to learn new skills, apply your expertise, and solve complex problems with cutting edge technologies and solutions. You are part of a global diverse team that supports you, drives change, and delivers successful results consistently.
Our associates are at the forefront of everything we do, driving our clients’ successes while giving back to communities and making this world a safer and more secure place to live and work. Our success is a direct result of the work of our people who live and breathe our Core Beliefs. Simply put, we believe in better lives. Join us!
The role
The chosen candidate will work closely with our team responsible for the support and development of a mission critical Command & Control system, focusing on the testing of the applications that form a key part of the managed service provided to our client. As one of the team, the chosen candidate will perform productive work throughout most of their placement year and contribute to the success of the managed service and client.
Key Responsibilities
Working in a mission critical environment, in which the team provides support and development, the role will involve liaising with colleagues at all levels including Project Managers, Software Developers, Application Testers as well as Subject Matter Experts.
The candidate will develop a range of technical, professional and transferrable skills, including:
- Developing an understanding of business requirements and how this translates in to a technical solution
- Developing a capability and understanding of test estimates
- Performing tests on software changes to ensure the criteria of the changes are met or identifying and communicating potential defects
- Documenting and contributing to, for example, test scripts, test reports
You will be successful in this role if you have
Key Qualifications
- Successfully completed Years 1 and 2 of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Degree course should be Business / IT oriented
Key Skills
Technical skills:
Essential (at least two of the following):
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Interest/Experience of software testing
- Interest/Experience of software development lifecycles, including Agile or “Waterfall” frameworks
- An interest in complex IT systems
Desirable:
Should be proficient in the use of MS Officea
Personal Attributes
Essential:
- Open to working in a managed service environment in the capacity of a tester in a development and support team
- Practical attitude, self-motivated and the desire and aptitude to pick up and develop new skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good customer / telephone manner as will be expected talk to senior internal stakeholders
- Problem solving / reasoning skills
- Has a natural curiosity for technology
- Able to work effectively in a team-oriented environment or as an independent contributor
Desirable:
Having knowledge or awareness of test automation techniques would be advantageous
About Unisys
Unisys is a global information technology company that builds high-performance, security-centric solutions for the most demanding businesses and governments on Earth. Unisys offerings include security software and services; digital transformation and workplace services; industry applications and services; and innovative software operating environments for high-intensity enterprise computing. We build better outcomes securely for our clients across the Government, Financial Services and Commercial markets.
Inclusion & Diversity: the Unisys vision is to build and nurture a better, more inclusive culture where you can always be yourself. Our mission is to drive towards true equality for all Unisys associates through a concerted focus on Gender, Race and Ethnicity, and Disability awareness in 2022.
One current focus is to redress the imbalance of male v female in the IT industry. We particularly welcome female applicants.
