Software Test Engineer

Expleo Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting company is looking for Software Test Engineers to drive forward the Defence sector. This role involves developing and reviewing test scripts, performing both automated and manual testing, and ensuring products meet industry standards. Ideal candidates will be competent in Java, C++, and Python, and have strong problem-solving, communication, and technical documentation skills. The company fosters a collaborative environment and values diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

ExpleoAcademy training opportunities

Competitive company benefits

Support for disabled individuals

Responsibilities

• Development of Test Scripts
• Review and Approval of Test Scripts
• Automated and Manual Testing
• Problem investigation and documentation
• Fault Finding
• Production of Testing Documentation

Skills

Competent in software language Java

Competent in software language C++

Competent in software language Python

Experience of software configuration management (Bitbucket, Artifactory)

Knowledge/awareness of Software architectures

Experience of change and task management using JIRA

Experience in implementing unit testing

Experience of Agile methodologies

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Self starter able to work in a proactive manner

Ability to develop, deploy, debug software on Linux

Experience of software build from configuration management using Jenkins

Solid background in computational mathematics

Experience with model-driven engineering

Technical documentation skills

Education

Degree in an applicable Engineering Discipline

Job description

We are looking for Software Test Engineers to drive forward the Defence sector within Electrical and Embedded Systems. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the client project that you support.

The Software Test Engineer will play a vital role in the software development lifecycle by ensuring that software solutions are developed in line with defined processes and industry standards to ensure the reliability, safety, and security of software products.

Responsibilities

• Development of Test Scripts
• Review and Approval of Test Scripts
• Automated and Manual Testing
• Problem investigation and documentation
• Fault Finding
• Production of Testing Documentation

Qualifications

• Degree in an applicable Engineering Discipline

Essential Skills

• Competent in software language Java
• Competent in software language C++
• Competent in software language Python
• Experience of software configuration management (Bitbucket, Artifactory)
• Knowledge/awareness of Software architectures
• Experience of change and task management using JIRA, for aspects such as work backlogs, problem report management, action management
• Experience in implementing unit testing
• Wider software test experience
• Experience of Agile methodologies. For example Scrum, Kanban or scaled agile (SaFE). Used to working to and following defined process documents (such as a Software Development Plan SDP)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to work as a member of the team both within the project
• Self starter able to work in a proactive manner. Able to learn skills on the job with limited coaching.
• Build relationships with the software team and software architect to lead the delivery
• Ability to develop, deploy, debug software to a target with Linux as the underlying operating system.
• Experience of software build from configuration management using Jenkins (or Git Runners)
• A solid background in computational mathematics, particularly in its application to signal processing, is essential for understanding and implementing complex models
• Experience working with model-driven engineering and handling a mixture of autogenerated and hand-written code is required.
• Technical documentation skills used in the production in software documentation deliverables

Desired Skills

• Self starter able to work in a proactive manner. Able to learn skills on the job with limited coaching.
• Experience of container deployment through technologies such as Docker, Podman and/or Kubernetes. Applications will need to be packaged into containers for deployment. OPUS-C engineers will need to understand how the containers are orchestrated.
• Awareness of MS Windows platform
• Awareness of automated testing
• Previous defence sector experience
• Software Quality Assurance
• Plugin development
• Awareness of UML modelling (or at least ability to communicate a software design)

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive