Test Leader for the Logging Section

The Swedish Armed Forces are in an expansion phase and experiencing significant growth. In the Logging Section, you have the opportunity to work in a dedicated and results-oriented team where you can develop while contributing to the section's and organization's advancement. Does this sound like something for you?

We offer you

In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. The operations offer great variety and impose high demands on IT security, which means good development opportunities. Our employees enjoy several benefits, including:

• professional development based on the needs of the organization and your career goals
• three hours of physical training per week during work hours and access to several training facilities, as well as reimbursement for training clothes and entry fees
• good work-life balance with flexible working hours and 28-35 vacation days depending on your age
• salary supplements during parental leave and VAB
• the option to exchange vacation days for additional pension contributions.

About the Logging Section in the IT Security Department

The section is part of the Swedish Armed Forces' organization for managing IT systems and consists of both employees and consultants within a wide range of competencies. The section's task is to develop, manage, and operate functional, secure, and robust IT systems to support the Swedish Armed Forces' operational capability in the field of IT security.

Main Responsibilities

The Logging Section consists of several autonomous groups with different areas of responsibility that collaborate to solve the common task. The role of test leader is being recruited to the group responsible for the development of the logging component LIA. In close collaboration with other groups, you will primarily work with operational testing, but also with incident/problem management and method development, etc. The main responsibilities and duties of the role include:

• leading and planning testing activities
• reviewing and analyzing requirements
• identifying and specifying test cases
• conducting functional system and system integration tests
• performing business validation (acceptance tests)
• automating tests
• compiling test results
• contributing to the qualification/handling of incidents/problems for the application.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• relevant academic education or equivalent knowledge acquired in another way
• several years of experience in project work and system management
• documented experience in practical testing work - specifically system tests and system integration tests
• good ability to express oneself pedagogically in Swedish, both orally and in writing
• experience in test management and test planning

Personal Attributes

Those who thrive in our section are curious, independent, and solution-oriented. We seek unpretentious team players who are flexible and work well in collaboration both internally and externally. It is crucial that you, as a candidate, have a pronounced security awareness and understand how you and your tasks fit into the larger context. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

DESIRABLE

• certification in testing such as ISTQB or equivalent
• experience in performance testing
• experience in automated testing and tools for automated testing, e.g., Selenium
• experience working with Git
• experience with DevOps
• experience with Linux

For the authority's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to act according to the existing value base. The Swedish Armed Forces' value base safeguards the equal value of all people, justice, and equality and promotes democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).

Other

Employment type: Permanent employment. The Swedish Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those who are not already employed by the authority.
Work location: Enköping. Business travel within Sweden may occur.
Employment degree: Full-time.
Start date as soon as possible or by agreement.
Employment type (permanent, temporary, fixed-term). The Swedish Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period.

Inquiries about the position and recruitment process

Contact Katrine Wallin, Mikael Nyman, or Mats Jonsson.

Union Representatives

SACO Agneta Landquist
OFR/S Martin Sparr
OFR/O Hekki Widell
SEKO Matz Felix

All of the above individuals can be reached via the switchboard at 019-393500.

Application

Welcome with your application by 2025-04-04. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position, as well as answers to the specified selection questions.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Swedish Armed Forces' telecommunications and information systems unit, FMTIS, ensures the Armed Forces' ability to communicate and lead - around the clock, year-round.

The unit has a collective responsibility for the Armed Forces' technical command systems that support military operations at sea, on land, and in the air - in Sweden and abroad. The unit has over 1,800 employees at more than 30 locations across the country. Read more at https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se/fmtis

An employment with us means placement in a security classification. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security clearance with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act.
With employment comes an obligation to be placed in a wartime position and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

To the application for employment, a CV and personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the hiring process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.