Software Test Engineer
Posted 5 days ago by Gekopwater.nl
£72 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Luton, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Software Test Engineer role involves supporting the Electronic Warfare line of business by creating test cases and performing various testing procedures on embedded systems. The position requires collaboration with developers to identify defects and ensure compliance with company standards. This contract offers an immediate start with a hybrid working model and the opportunity to work on innovative defence technology. Candidates must possess relevant testing experience and SC clearance.
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.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Desirable Defence or Electronic Warfare domain experience.
- RTCA-DO178C.
Salary (Rate): £72/hr
City: Luton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
About The Role
We need a number of experienced Software Test Engineers to support our clients Electronic Warfare line of business, that can work with minimal supervision to deliver current and future programs. This role provides an opportunity to work on the latest defence technology within a mature development environment.
What Youll Do
- 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.
What Were Looking For
- 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.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Desirable Defence or Electronic Warfare domain experience.
- RTCA-DO178C
Why This Contract?
- Immediate start (subject to on-boarding and SC Clearance).
- Hybrid working model for flexibility (4 days on-site, 1 day remote).
- Opportunity to work on innovative defence technology with a high degree of autonomy.
- Long-term project with strong potential for extension.
- Sole British Nationality
- SC Cleared
- £72/hr inside IR35
- 12 months
- 90% onsite in Luton
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