Software Development Test Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Haystack
£57 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
Eccles, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Software Development Test Engineer role in Manchester involves contributing to the development and testing of innovative software solutions within a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy. The position requires the execution of comprehensive test plans and the ability to diagnose software and hardware issues. Candidates will engage in both regression and ad-hoc testing while managing project processes with minimal oversight. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge IT projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and direct the preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, quality assurance plans, procedures, and schedules.
- Plan and conduct software testing, including writing code in programming languages to test application and software functionality.
- Perform analysis of test results, track and report risk levels during test execution, and record the outcomes.
- Carry out regression and ad-hoc testing of software and components potentially affected by system changes.
- Diagnose software, hardware, and data interface issues and ensure seamless system integration.
- Record, track, and resolve any issues or defects identified during testing.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in software testing and quality assurance, with a focus on end-user applications and operating systems.
- Strong programming skills to write code for testing purposes.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex software and hardware issues.
- Demonstrated ability to manage large projects or processes with limited oversight.
- Excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Salary (Rate): £57.00 hourly
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Software Development Test Engineer | Manchester, United Kingdom | Hybrid | 57 GBP/hourly
We're working with a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy that's seeking a talented individual to contribute to the development and testing of cutting-edge software solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of technology within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.
The Role
- Develop and direct the preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, quality assurance plans, procedures, and schedules.
- Plan and conduct software testing, including writing code in programming languages to test application and software functionality.
- Perform analysis of test results, track and report risk levels during test execution, and record the outcomes.
- Carry out regression and ad-hoc testing of software and components potentially affected by system changes.
- Diagnose software, hardware, and data interface issues and ensure seamless system integration.
- Record, track, and resolve any issues or defects identified during testing.
What You'll Need
- Proven experience in software testing and quality assurance, with a focus on end-user applications and operating systems.
- Strong programming skills to write code for testing purposes.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex software and hardware issues.
- Demonstrated ability to manage large projects or processes with limited oversight.
- Excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
What's On Offer
- Make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.
- Opportunity to work on innovative IT projects.
- Enhance expertise in software testing and quality assurance.
- Competitive hourly rate.
Important Information
- Candidates must be based within reasonable commuting distance of Manchester.
- Candidates must have the legal right to work in United Kingdom.
- Apply via Haystack today!