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Senior Software Test & Validation Engineer

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sandwich, Kent

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Senior Software Test & Validation Engineer 

Southeast Kent

£competitive, negotiable + generous bens 

Contact: Emily or Sammy at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR UK SC SECURITY CLEARANCE. 

VISA SPONSORSHIP CANNOT BE OFFERED.

This is a senior-level role within a growing technology company working on complex, safety-focused engineered products. With strong investment across engineering, this is the ideal time to join and shape how software testing is delivered across the organisation.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Software Test Strategy & Process Ownership

Building and maintaining structured test environments for embedded and application software
	
Creating validation & verification processes aligned to both new and evolving product requirements
	
Translating requirements into clear test plans and acceptance criteria
	
Ensuring full traceability and adherence to internal quality processes

Hands-On Testing & Analysis

Testing firmware and software written in C, C++, C#/.NET
	
Verifying changes, documenting results, raising issues and driving resolution
	
Supporting analysis of defects and root-cause investigations
	
Working closely with software developers to improve code robustness

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

Working within Agile-style teams — participating in planning, stand-ups, retrospectives
	
Collaborating with electronics, mechanical and systems teams on integrated product testing
	
Acting as a reference point for testing methods, tools and best practice
	
Supporting customer troubleshooting relating to software/system behaviour

SKILLS & TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Education & experience

Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related technical field
	
Strong, proven experience delivering software/firmware validation in industry

Technical capability

Skilled across test design for C, C++, C# and .NET environments
	
Experience with testing firmware on embedded hardware platforms
	
Familiarity with tools such as Visual Studio, LabVIEW or similar test systems
	
Understanding of structured methodologies, documentation and version control systems
	
Exposure to safety-critical or high-reliability systems beneficial
	
Ability to read schematics and understand electronics at a functional level

Mindset & behaviour

Highly organised, systematic approach
	
Strong communicator, able to influence teams and improve processes
	
Detail-focused, analytical, and proactive in problem-solving

WHY THIS COMPANY?

High value engineering investment and expanding teams
	
Very stable workforce and modern leadership
	
Opportunity to own and shape the entire test approach – brand new role
	
Strong engineering structure and excellent cross-team collaboration
	
Competitive salary which is negotiable based on experience as well as a generous benefits package

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!

APPLY ONLINE NOW – INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD IMMEDIATELY!

This role is being handled by Emily Powell and Sammy Messenger, Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Specialists at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

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