Software Test Engineer

Software Test Engineer

Posted 4 days ago by Carbon60

£50 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

Summary: This Software Test Engineer role offers an opportunity to work with a leading company in the Satellite Communications industry in Portsmouth. The position involves verifying code quality, contributing to software solutions, and developing test documentation within an agile team. The contract lasts approximately 12 months, with a hybrid working arrangement of three days on-site and two days remote. Key responsibilities include executing manual and automated tests and defining test cases using various technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Executing manual and automated testing using Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, Java, and Postman (or similar technologies)
  • Defining test cases and running test phases throughout the development process
  • Interpreting Model Based System Engineering Diagrams and supporting Test Readiness Boards and Test Reviews
  • Completing test phases independently and within a team environment

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience in Agile development processes and test automation using Java and Selenium
  • Expertise in testing REST architectures, including the use of Postman
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to self-motivate and work effectively within a team
  • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills

Salary (Rate): £50.00/hr

City: Portsmouth

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

This Software Test Engineer role presents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the Satellite Communications industry based in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will be responsible for verifying and validating code quality, contributing to the delivery of software solutions, and supporting the development of comprehensive test documentation. This is a contract role lasting around 12 months, and offers a 3 day onsite and 2 day from home working week. As a Software Test Engineer, you will be a key member of the agile development team, working collaboratively to design, implement, and test features for a new product.

  • Executing manual and automated testing using Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, Java, and Postman (or similar technologies)
  • Defining test cases and running test phases throughout the development process
  • Interpreting Model Based System Engineering Diagrams and supporting Test Readiness Boards and Test Reviews
  • Completing test phases independently and within a team environment

To excel in this Software Test Engineer role, you will need to possess the following skills and qualifications:

  • Proven experience in Agile development processes and test automation using Java and Selenium
  • Expertise in testing REST architectures, including the use of Postman
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to self-motivate and work effectively within a team
  • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills

If you are interested in this position and would like to know more, please apply with an updated CV and one of our consultants will be in touch.