Business Systems Tester

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn. in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

The IT Software tester operates from the Centre of Excellence WDMS team, which consists of Specialists, Developers, Testers and Functional Application Managers. As an expert in the field of business processes, information systems and change management, you play an important and proactive role in improving these systems and business processes.

Job Responsibilities

If you are an enthusiastic, result-driven tester with a hands-on attitude, you will excel at:

• You perform software tests for new functionalities of our Oracle based applications,
• You draw up test plans, carry out the tests and identify errors. You discuss this with functional analysts and software developers, so that they can process your results,
• You participate in refinements to understand and sharpen the features to be built,
• You are continuously working with the CoE lead and others to improve our development and testing process,
• Willing to travel in case it is needed.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science/IT/Testing/Technical or equivalent level gained through experience,
• Experienced Testers are welcome, but junior or graduates are welcome to apply too,
• A very good command of the English language is necessary for this role,
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook (usage of formulas),
• ITIL process knowledge,
• You have experience with (automated) test systems and are able to independently analyze requirements and develop test plans,
• You have experience with Agile / Scrum,
• You show a lot of initiative and you can be described as a solution-oriented, enterprising and pragmatic person,
• Excellent documentation skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with using Testersuite

What do we offer

We are committed to offer you a challenge but also a great opportunity to learn and grow. We want to offer you a career that can go to many directions thanks to our breadth of international opportunities. By being part of GKN Fokker Aerospace that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry, you will know that you will be working towards being the most trusted partner in the aerospace industry.

In the role of the IT Software Tester, you will belong to a close knitted team. We will support and promote your professional and personal development. Furthermore, we will offer you:

• A gross monthly salary depending on your experience, role readiness and according to the CLA Metalektro,
• 8% holiday allowance,
• 40 paid holidays for full-time employment in line with the Collective Labor Agreement Metalektro (27 holidays and 13 ADV days),
• An excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance,
• Profit sharing scheme,
• A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers. Next to a competitive package, we will offer you a world of opportunities: we want to see your career fly! We will support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.