Associate Software Engineer in Test 18 months Fixed Term ontract

Vision RT Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary performance bonus 10-20%

Private medical insurance

Healthcare cash plan

Gym membership subsidy

Cycle-to-work

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Vision RT is seeking an Associate Software Development Engineer in Test to join a growing software engineering team. This role is ideal 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.

You will work closely with Software Engineers, Product teams and QA colleagues to ensure reliability and performance of innovative software products while expanding skills in manual

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or 1–2 years software experience.
• Experience with software testing and test automation.
• Interest in AI and software development.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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

Test automation

Quality assurance

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Vision RT is 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 the 2025 Sunday Times 100 Tech list. Vision RT 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.

With around 400+ employees globally and offices in the UK, Poland, and the USA, Vision RT 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.

Vision RT 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.

£34,000 - £35,000 a year

Benefits

At Vision RT, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing and financial security. This includes:

• Discretionary performance bonus of 10% to 20% (based on company and individual performance)
• Private medical insurance from day one
• Healthcare cash plan and 24/7 employee assistance support
• Up to £25 per month towards gym membership or fitness activities
• Cycle-to-work and electric vehicle leasing schemes
• Income protection and life insurance worth three times your annual salary
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Contributory pension scheme, with Vision RT contributing 5% when you contribute at least 4%

Vision RT is an Equal Opportunity / Affecitive Action employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and development without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.