Software Test Engineer

Vocean Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A robotics engineering company based in Edinburgh is seeking a developer to work on ROV control applications. The successful applicant will improve and maintain existing codebases, implement unit tests, and may occasionally travel for system commissioning. A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field is required, along with a solid understanding of C# and experience in automated testing. Strong communication skills are essential for collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Understanding of C# and WinForms.
• Experience with unit testing and other automated testing.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a multidisciplinary team to improve and maintain codebases.
• Modify the app for different ROVs, trenchers, and ploughs.
• Implement unit tests into the application.

Skills

Understanding of C#

Experience with WinForms

Experience with unit testing

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Vocean specialise in upgrading ROVs (underwater robots), working with clients across the globe.

Role Description

You’ll be working in a small, multidisciplinary team to improve and maintain a handful of codebases. The primary function of the app is to control ROVs and provide diagnostic information for the pilots. You’ll be modifying the app for use on different ROVs, trenchers and ploughs, while working closely with hardware.

This role will focus on implementing unit tests into the application, with scope for moving into other areas of development.

There may be occasional site visits, within the UK and abroad, to commission systems. You’ll be open to travelling and working alongside the clients.

Key Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Understanding of C#, WinForms.
• Experience with unit testing and other automated testing.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments.

Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.