Defense Simulation Software Test Engineer – 6-Month Onsite

Matchtech; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is recruiting for a Software/Systems Test Engineer to join our client’s WSSE team. The role is an initial 6-month contract with 3–4 days onsite in Stevenage and requires an active security clearance to start.

The position focuses on end-to-end software testing within a real-time simulation environment across product lifecycles. You will plan, execute and report testing activities, using Agile SCRUM practices, and collaborate with engineering partners and customers on trials and

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end software testing for large, complex programs.
• Python coding experience is required.
• Experience using HP ALM/ETM, IBM ALM/ETM, Doors and JIRA.
• Familiarity with SCRUM agile mind-set and software development practices.
• ISTQB software testing certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Test/Proving Planning: interpret formal requirements to shape testing vision and define test bed needs.
• Test/Proving Conduct: perform progressive testing, investigate defects and emergent behaviours, support external integrations.
• Test/Proving Reporting: provide updates to leads, write test and analysis reports for certification and release activities.

Skills

Python

Agile Scrum

Test planning

Data analysis

JIRA

Tools

HP ALM/ETM

IBM ALM/ETM

Doors

JIRA

Job description

Matchtech is recruiting for a Software/Systems Test Engineer to join our client’s WSSE team. The role is an initial 6-month contract with 3–4 days onsite in Stevenage and requires an active security clearance to start.

The position focuses on end-to-end software testing within a real-time simulation environment across product lifecycles. You will plan, execute and report testing activities, using Agile SCRUM practices, and collaborate with engineering partners and customers on trials and