Associate Software Engineer in Test 18 months Fixed Term ontract

United States Digital Space LLC; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & mentoring

Career development

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate Software Development Engineer in Test to join a growing software engineering team. You will help ensure reliability and performance of innovative software products while developing skills in manual and automated testing.

Ideal candidates have a CS degree or 1–2 years of software/QA experience, an interest in AI, and the ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or 1–2 years software/QA experience.
• Interest in AI and software development.
• Experience with software development through work or studies.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with software products and systems under test.
• Review requirements, test plans and test cases.
• Create and maintain test cases from technical docs.
• Prepare and manage test data for testing.
• Execute manual and automated testing for releases.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites.
• Identify, document and track defects.
• Perform regression and verification testing on fixes.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement.

Skills

Software testing

Automation

AI interest

Problem solving

Communication

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

the companyis a fast-growing MedTech company transforming radiation therapy for cancer patients by helping make it more accurate, effective, and comfortable. The company is the inventor of, and a market leader in, Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT). This technology uses advanced 3D cameras to track surface data, providing enhanced guidance across every step of the radiotherapy workflow.Our systems are used in over 3,000 clinics worldwide, including in 29 of the top 30 Best Hospitals for Cancer (source: US News and World Report 2026 rankings).The company is recognized as one of Britain’s fastest-growing private tech companies, as featured in the2025Sunday Times 100 Techlist. the company is also a recipient of the 2026 King’s Award for Enterprise, our fifth in 10 years. It is the UK’s most prestigious accolade for business excellence.Company videoWith around 400+ employees globally and offices in the UK, Poland, and the USA, the company operates independently as part of the Danish company William Demant Invest A/S, one of the world’s largest investors in healthcare companies. Employees benefit from the security and reach of being part of a large global enterprise, combined with the agility and innovation of a startup.the company is a company with strong values, a clear mission, and a bright future. It is an exciting and rewarding organization in which to work.

About the Role

We are looking for an Associate Software Development Engineer in Test to join a growing software engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Computer Science graduate or someone with 1-2 years of commercial experience who is passionate about software quality, automation and emerging technologies such as AI. Working closely with Software Engineers, Product teams and QA colleagues, you will help ensure the reliability and performance of innovative software products while developing your skills across manual and automated testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Become familiar with the software products and associated systems under test.
• Review and understand requirements, test plans and test cases.
• Create and maintain test cases based on requirements and technical documentation.
• Prepare and manage test data required for testing activities.
• Execute manual and automated testing for software releases.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites.
• Identify, document and track software defects.
• Perform regression and verification testing on resolved issues.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement activities.
• Work in accordance with company quality standards and industry best practices.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or 1-2 years of experience in Software Engineering or Test Automation.
• Interest in Artificial Intelligence and software development.
• Experience with software development through commercial work, university coursework or personal projects.
• Understanding of software testing principles and quality assurance practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on innovative software products and technologies.
• Exposure to both software development and test automation practices.
• Collaborative Agile working environment.
• Ongoing training, mentoring and career development opportunities.

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