# Lead QA Engineer - Real Time System at Iberdrola

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> Responsibilities: - Define and coordinate end-to-end testing

- **Company:** Iberdrola (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/iberdrola)
- **Location:** United Kingdom
- **Work arrangement:** On-site
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 5–10 years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** Quality assurance, Electricity transmission networks, SCADA, IEC104, Modbus/TCP, IEC 61850, IEEE standards, Test strategy, Factory acceptance testing, User acceptance testing, Site acceptance testing, PowerOn, Eterra, OT security, Technical documentation
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-09-04
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-09-05
- **Listed until:** 2026-11-03
- **Status:** Active
- **Apply:** https://iberdrola.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Iberdrola/job/United-Kingdom-Edinburgh/Lead-QA-Engineer---Real-Time-System_R-33054 (the employer's own application page)
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## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Define and coordinate end-to-end testing strategy for AEMS centralised systems across FAT, UAT and SAT phases.
- Gather testing requirements from SMEs, map scenarios and produce detailed technical test specifications and scripts.
- Run integration, performance, reliability and failover testing (including primary/secondary site failover) and verify real-time behaviour under expected workloads.
- Test integrations with Real Time Systems (e.g., PowerOn, Eterra), IEDs, SCADA, server and network components.
- Maintain test infrastructure, track configurations, document findings and communicate recommendations to project stakeholders.
- Mentor junior engineers, support knowledge transfer and ensure adherence to OT security and industry standards.

Requirements:
- Proven experience with electricity transmission networks, control systems and SCADA testing demonstrating knowledge of IEC104, Modbus/TCP, IEC 61850 and relevant IEEE standards.
- Experience across FAT/UAT/SAT for IEDs, control systems, servers and network infrastructure.
- HND or degree in a relevant discipline and strong technical documentation skills.
- Practical understanding of reliability, failover and performance testing and experience coordinating multi-stakeholder test activities.
- Strong problem-solving, communication skills and awareness of OT security practices.

## Responsibilities

You will coordinate the end-to-end testing strategy for centralized energy management systems, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance across the transmission network. This involves managing the full testing lifecycle from development environments through to operational site acceptance testing.

## Requirements

Candidates must have experience with electricity transmission networks, control systems, and relevant industry standards such as IEC104 and SCADA. A degree-level qualification or HND in a relevant discipline is required, along with strong technical documentation and problem-solving skills.

## FAQ

- **Is this Lead QA Engineer - Real Time System role still open?** It was posted on 2026-09-04. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check Iberdrola's site before applying.
- **Does Iberdrola offer visa sponsorship?** This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on Iberdrola's site.
- **Where is this role located?** The listing gives the location as United Kingdom. It is marked on-site.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: Quality assurance, Electricity transmission networks, SCADA, IEC104, Modbus/TCP, IEC 61850, IEEE standards, Test strategy, Factory acceptance testing, User acceptance testing, Site acceptance testing, PowerOn, Eterra, OT security, Technical documentation.

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