Gold Group Ltd
Software Test Engineer
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Software Test Engineer
Location: Christchurch, Dorset – On-site Working
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
Software Test Engineer needed in Portsmouth, to join one of the UK's largest defence & security organisations.
The Test Team is responsible for assuring system quality, reliability, and performance through hands-on testing, defect identification, and results reporting. You will be part of a team working closely with testers, developers, and stakeholders, where you will design and execute test cases to ensure solutions meet business and user requirements. A diploma or degree in an engineering-related discipline is desirable.
What the role of the Software Test Engineer entails:
Some of the main duties of the Software Test Engineer will include:
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- Design, develop, and execute test activities for complex systems.
- Support the full testing lifecycle, including defect management and reporting.
- Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders on system acceptance.
- Utilise technical knowledge of Windows environments and scripting for test execution.
- Contribute to test planning with a proactive problem-solving approach.
What experience you need to be the successful Software Test Engineer:
- Proven experience in software testing across integration, regression, user acceptance, functional, non-functional, and performance testing, with an ISTQB Foundation qualification (or equivalent) desirable.
- Strong ability to evaluate requirements and translate them into comprehensive test scenarios, test cases, and execution plans.
- Experienced in identifying, investigating, documenting, and communicating defects, with proficient use of defect management and tracking tools to support development teams.
- Sound technical knowledge of Windows environments, including Active Directory, with the ability to utilise PowerShell and Command Prompt tools to support test execution and troubleshooting.
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Benefits:
- 14% pension
- 25 days holiday
- Free shares and more!
This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Software Test Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!
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