Hamiltonian Dynamics
Test Engineer
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Hamiltonian Dynamics
Hamiltonian Dynamics works across Defence and Cyber Security, delivering high-assurance software systems for critical environments. As we continue to grow, we're looking for Test Engineers to help ensure the quality, reliability, and security of our platforms and applications.
Requirements
As a Test Engineer at Hamiltonian Dynamics, you will play a key role in ensuring our software meets high standards of quality and reliability. You'll work closely with software and platform engineers throughout the development lifecycle, shaping testing approaches and embedding quality into delivery.
We welcome candidates with varied backgrounds and levels of experience - strong testing fundamentals, curiosity, and a pragmatic mindset matter more than familiarity with every tool.
What You'll Do
- Design and execute manual and automated tests across complex systems
- Build and maintain test frameworks and automation suites
- Carry out exploratory testing to identify risk and edge cases
- Work closely with engineers to improve testability and quality
- Contribute to continuous improvement of testing practices and tooling
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Skills & Experience
Experience in one or more of the following, with a willingness to learn:
- Programming or scripting in Java, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript
- Testing web applications built with Angular, React, or Vue
- Automated testing tools such as Robot Framework, Cypress, or Cucumber
- Experience creating or extending test frameworks
- Exploratory and risk-based testing techniques
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure)
- Exposure to modern stacks such as MERN, Elasticsearch, or Neo4J
Security & Location Requirements
- UK citizen with at least 10 years UK residency
- Must already hold high-level UK security clearance
- Willing to travel to customer sites in Manchester
Benefits
- Salary band: £40,000-85,000, depending on experience (we may consider more junior or more senior outside this range for the right candidate)
- 10% clearance bonus
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Buy or sell up to 5 days leave per year
- 8% employer pension contribution
- BUPA health cover
- Life cover of 4× salary
- EV car scheme via salary sacrifice
- EMI share scheme
- Flexible working and flexi-time
- 10 days per year training allowance
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- A 30-minute introductory chat with our recruiter, Sarah
- A 1-hour Microsoft Teams interview or on-site interview with two members of the team
- An informal conversation with two of our Founders
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