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Web App Test Engineer - Cybersecurity Focus
Job Posted: 13 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: NG17, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Web App Test Engineer - Cybersecurity Focus
The individual will work within the Test and Approvals department located at the DSE office Mansfield. They will perform verification and validation activities at a product and system level on new product developments as an integral part of ensuring high-quality and cyber-secure products are built by the company. Full training and support will be provided.
Requirements:
* A good level of understanding of testing types, testing methodologies and software product development lifecycles
* Principles of cryptography for data confidentiality and authentication, including digital certificates, and how to validate these in test scenarios
* Understanding of penetration testing methodologies, and how to translate them into negative and automated test cases
* Web and/or mobile application test technologies and practices, including test automation
* Knowledge of web servers, APIs, and security testing of web-based applications (e.g., authentication, session handling, TLS enforcement)
* Configuring and Troubleshooting IP network settings
* An appreciation of electrical systems and engine driven applications
* Ensure the repeatability of software test plan execution to identify and capture issues during the first test cycle
* Attention to detail, patience and self-discipline required for software testing
* An open attitude for learning and continuous skills development
* Able to perform tasks on their own or as part of a team
* Teamwork is essential
* Ability to multitask and manage multiple testing activities efficiently
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Develop and execute test scripts and plans for product testing during new product development and release, ensuring all security requirements are met
* Expand functional test cases to include cybersecurity-aware scenarios, such as validation of certificate handling, authentication flows, and rejection of weak protocols/ciphers
* Design and run negative test cases informed by penetration testing methodologies (e.g., expired or invalid certificates, malformed payloads, repeated failed logins) to ensure secure failure modes
* Setup test apparatus, including wiring and rewiring of test looms
* Complete test and issue reports as part of testing in a controlled manner
* Utilise existing and contribute to the development and/or introduction of new manual and automated testing tools
* Make use of the company documentation, version control system and issue management systems to record findings in a controller manner
* Communicate and maintain timing records for time spent on projects
* Obtain product knowledge and assist with new product specification
* Assist with the development of internal procedures and techniques for verification and validation testing. Other ad hoc duties as and when required
Internal & External Relationships:
Engineering department – the test and approvals engineer will work closely with the software development team whilst testing the products and communicate the detail of the results
Technical Support – assist technical support with more involved customer queries
Benefits:
* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
* New flexible holiday scheme
* Bupa Healthcare package
* Life Insurance
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay
* 5% Pension contributions
* Companywide performance based annual bonus schemeBefore You Apply
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