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Software Test Engineer

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Expire in: 4 days

Job Description

Must hold British Citizenship for this role*

Software Test Engineer

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an advanced engineering environment, contributing to a range of fast-moving and complex projects. You’ll be involved across the full product lifecycle, from early concept and development through to integration, testing, and end-user delivery.

Working as part of a specialist validation team, you will take ownership of the full software testing lifecycle across simulation-based systems. This includes planning test activities, executing testing, analysing results, and producing clear technical reports to support delivery and performance assurance.

Key Responsibilities

  * Plan, design, and execute end-to-end software testing and verification activities across the full development lifecycle

  * Develop test plans, test cases, and test environments based on system requirements and architecture

  * Conduct functional and integration testing within simulation or emulation environments

  * Investigate and resolve software defects, anomalies, and emergent behaviours

  * Analyse test data and system logs to validate performance and ensure compliance with requirements

  * Produce clear technical reports and certification evidence to support product release

  * Collaborate with software, systems, and integration teams to support development, trials, and demonstrations

  * Support software releases and continuous integration pipelines through structured testing and validation

🧠 Key Skills & Experience

  * Experience in software testing, verification & validation (V&V), or systems proving

  * Strong Python scripting skills for testing, automation, or data analysis

  * Familiarity with CI/CD tools and workflows (e.g. Git, Jenkins)

  * Experience working with Agile/Scrum development environments

  * Ability to analyse complex datasets and system logs

  * Understanding of testing complex systems or simulations

  * Knowledge of tools such as JIRA, DOORS, or similar requirements/test management tools

  * ISTQB certification (or similar) is desirable

🚀 Ideal Candidate

  * Detail-oriented with a methodical and analytical approach

  * Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to investigate complex issues

  * Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment

  * Passionate about quality, testing, and system performance

Salary up to £50,000 + bonus + benefits

Hybrid working in Hertfordshire

*Must hold British Citizenship for this role

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