Electus Recruitment Solutions
Software Test Engineer
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Software Testing Engineer
Salary: Circa £42,000–£50,000 depending on experience
Location: Stevenage – hybrid working: about 4 days per week on-site
British Citizenship required due to security clearance requirements for this role
Take ownership of software testing for complex defence simulation systems, shaping integration and validation processes that ensure high-quality outcomes.
You will be well-rewarded at this established defence company that produces military weapons systems with bonuses, annual salary reviews, paid overtime and so forth.
You will ensure the quality, functionality and performance of advanced simulation systems.
The Role
- Plan, conduct and report end-to-end software testing and proving for simulation products
- Lead technical investigations into software defects and emergent behaviours
- Support software integration, trials and demonstrations with engineering partners
- Analyse logs and data to demonstrate compliance with requirements
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About You
- British Citizenship required due to security clearance requirements
- Experience in systems proving, functional or software testing, or verification and validation
- Software testing experience working on products in a regulated sector
- Knowledge of Agile Scrum methodologies
- Familiarity with GitLab, Jenkins, Python scripting, JIRA, IBM PLM/ALM/ETM/Doors
- Understanding of software test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and simulation/emulation
- ISTQB software testing certifications
Why this role?
- Exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of technological innovation
- Supportive work environment with a clear path for development and progression
- Financial benefits, such as paid overtime and annual bonuses
- Flexible working arrangements and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Excellent site facilities, including subsidised meals, free parking, etc.
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Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criterion will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
This is a permanent position.
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