Software Test Engineer
Posted 4 days ago by Carbon60
£55 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Software Test Engineer role at Carbon60 involves collaborating with developers and stakeholders to ensure software quality throughout the development process. Key responsibilities include designing and executing tests, managing test automation frameworks, and supporting integration and acceptance testing. The position is based in Newcastle and offers a dynamic work environment focused on quality and collaboration. This is a 12-month contract opportunity for a skilled professional in software testing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing and executing automated and exploratory tests, particularly in RESTful API environments
- Contributing to the research, evaluation, and management of test automation frameworks
- Supporting Test Readiness and Verification Reviews
- Completing test phases independently and within a team environment
- Collaborating with partner teams to prepare and execute Integration and Acceptance Tests
- Adhering to rigorous engineering standards and contributing to Integration and Configuration Management plans
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in Agile development
- Ability to support the Product Owner in defining acceptance criteria for user stories
- Proficiency in testing REST Architecture using Postman or Bruno
- Strong self-motivation and the ability to work well within a team environment
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality, cost, and schedule
- Confidence in interacting with internal and external stakeholders
- Test Automation experience (desirable)
- Awareness of compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity (desirable)
Salary (Rate): £55.00/hr
City: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Carbon60 are currently looking for a Software Test Engineer to join a client of ours based in Newcastle on a 12 month contract. As a Software Test Engineer, you will collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to guarantee software quality at every stage of the development process. Your responsibilities will include:
- Designing and executing automated and exploratory tests, particularly in RESTful API environments
- Contributing to the research, evaluation, and management of test automation frameworks
- Supporting Test Readiness and Verification Reviews
- Completing test phases independently and within a team environment
- Collaborating with partner teams to prepare and execute Integration and Acceptance Tests
- Adhering to rigorous engineering standards and contributing to Integration and Configuration Management plans
To excel in this role, you will need:
- Proven experience in Agile development
- Ability to support the Product Owner in defining acceptance criteria for user stories
- Proficiency in testing REST Architecture using Postman or Bruno
- Strong self-motivation and the ability to work well within a team environment
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality, cost, and schedule
- Confidence in interacting with internal and external stakeholders
Desirable skills include:
- Test Automation experience
- Awareness of compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company that values its employees and fosters a collaborative, inclusive culture. If you are a talented Software Test Engineer who is passionate about delivering high-quality software solutions, we encourage you to apply today.