Software Test Engineer
Posted 2 days ago by ARM
£74 Per hour
Inside
Undetermined
Luton, Bedfordshire
Summary: The Software Test Engineer role in Luton involves creating test cases and automated scripts for embedded systems, performing various testing types on critical software, and collaborating with developers to resolve defects. Candidates must hold or be eligible for UKSV Security clearance and have a strong background in testing real-time embedded systems. The position is a 12-month contract paying up to £74 per hour and is classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create test cases, test procedures, and automated test scripts for embedded systems.
- Perform integration, system, and regression testing on mission-critical software.
- Collaborate with developers and systems engineers to identify defects and drive resolution.
- Analyse test results, produce detailed reports, and provide recommendations for improvements.
- Ensure compliance with company standards and internal processes.
Key Skills:
- ISTQB Foundation level knowledge
- Strong background in testing complex real-time embedded systems.
- Proficiency in test automation frameworks and scripting languages (e.g., Python, C++, or similar).
- Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
- Defence or Electronic Warfare domain experience - Desirable
- Experience working towards RTCA-DO178C - Desirable
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Salary (Rate): £74 hourly
City: Luton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Software Test Engineer
Luton
12-Month Contract Paying up to £74p/h (InsideIR35)
Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UKSV Security clearance - please only apply if suitable
Key Responsibilities:
- Create test cases, test procedures, and automated test scripts for embedded systems.
- Perform integration, system, and regression testing on mission-critical software.
- Collaborate with developers and systems engineers to identify defects and drive resolution.
- Analyse test results, produce detailed reports, and provide recommendations for improvements.
- Ensure compliance with company standards and internal processes.
Required Skillset & Experience
- ISTQB Foundation level knowledge
- Strong background in testing complex real-time embedded systems.
- Proficiency in test automation frameworks and scripting languages (e.g., Python, C++, or similar).
- Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
- Defence or Electronic Warfare domain experience - Desirable
- Experience working towards RTCA-DO178C - Desirable
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.