Senior Software Test Engineer

Rowden Technologies Ltd.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK technology company is looking for a Mid-Senior level Engineer in Bristol. The role involves supporting software and hardware integration testing while championing best practices. Candidates should be proficient in a variety of testing tools and methodologies. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working model and is committed to inclusivity in the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Mid-Senior level position requiring hands-on testing experience.
• Proven integration testing for both software and hardware.
• Ability to work in customer-facing roles and delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Support software and system testing in alignment with business strategy.
• Improve testing practices and strategies across projects.
• Engage actively in agile ceremonies within development teams.

Skills

Hands-on software and hardware integration testing

Testing Android and server-based debugging tools

Experience with mobile-based MDMs at the OS level

Proficiency with IDEs such as Android Studio, IntelliJ

Solid understanding of GitHub Actions and build pipelines

Experience with containerised solutions such as Docker

Building and maintaining manual regression test suites

Knowledge of performance, security and non-functional testing

ISTQB or equivalent certifications

Job description

Description

We’re building the UK’s next generation engineering powerhouse, providing critical technology that strengthens national security and resilience. At Rowden, we design and integrate advanced systems and products that sense, connect, and protect data in challenging environments where quick decisions are vital. Our solutions use intelligent automation to enhance speed and efficiency and are built to be reliable and straightforward for critical operations in remote or high‑pressure settings.

Department: Engineering

Location: Bristol, UK

Compensation: £45,000 – £65,000 / year

Key areas of responsibility

• Provide support across all aspects of software, integration and system testing within a defined project or product scope whilst aligning to business‑wide strategy, planning, execution, process, and tools.
• Champion and improve best practices to enhance testing strategies and quality across products and projects, particularly where higher levels of assurance or greater risk are involved.
• Integrate seamlessly into development teams, actively engaging in agile ceremonies and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure requirements are understood and testable.
• Influence test strategy across complex, multi‑disciplinary products, including those involving hardware, distributed, connected and embedded systems.
• Design, execute, and manage test plans and test cases, including defect triage and comprehensive reporting of testing outcomes.
• Support the adoption and evolution of automated testing, ensuring automation is embedded in project delivery and that scripting (e.g., Python, bash, Kotlin) is used effectively to support robust, scalable test solutions.
• Provide support through acceptance, release, and deployment phases, acting as a trusted adviser to ensure seamless delivery and successful outcomes.

Key skills, experience and behaviours

• Hands‑on software and hardware integration testing
• Testing Android and server‑based debugging tools
• Experience with mobile‑based MDMs at the OS level
• Proficiency with IDEs such as Android Studio, IntelliJ
• Solid understanding of GitHub Actions and build pipelines
• Experience with containerised solutions such as Docker, server‑side tooling and log analysis
• Building and maintaining manual regression test suites with exposure to automated test frameworks such as Playwright
• Knowledge of performance, security and non‑functional testing
• ISTQB or equivalent certifications

Who we’re looking for

• Passionate about delivering the highest quality products, ensuring systems are ready for use, not just built to spec.
• Balances attention to detail with a pragmatic, delivery‑focused approach and proactively resolves problems.
• Understands the pressures of operational delivery and in‑service use.
• Comfortable in customer‑facing roles and delivery environments, blending technical expertise with critical behavioural competencies.
• Works well across internal and external, multi‑disciplinary engineering teams.

Working at Rowden

We are committed to building a flexible, inclusive, and enabling company. Our aim is to create a diverse team of talented people with unique skills, experience, and backgrounds, so please apply and come as you are! We also recognise the importance of flexible working and support this wherever we can. We typically operate a flexible, hybrid‑working model, with an average of 3 days in the office each week (dependent on the role). We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility, part‑time working requirements and/or workplace adjustments with all our applicants.

Rowden is a Disability Confident, Committed company, and we actively encourage people with disabilities and health conditions to apply for our roles. Please let us know your requirements early on so that we can make sure you have everything you need upfront to help make the recruitment process and experience as easy as possible.

Finally, if you feel that you don’t meet all the criteria included above but have transferable skills and relevant experience, we’d still love to hear from you!

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Engineering and Information Technology | Industries: Technology, Information and Internet