Senior Software Test Engineer

hackajob; Cowes; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

hackajob is seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer to join the BAE Critical Skills Subsid team in Cowes. The role involves managing software testing processes, producing test reports, and ensuring compliance with requirements. Candidates should possess a BEng/BSc in a relevant field and experience in software lifecycle development. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Considerable experience in a high-level programming language, Ada desirable.
• Good understanding of software lifecycle models (e.g. Waterfall, Agile).
• Comprehensive knowledge of configuration management tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage automated and manual tests to ensure software functionality.
• Manage creation of Software Functional Proving Builds.
• Generate Software Test Reports (STRs) and Software Test Plans (STP).

Skills

Software Lifecycle Management

Configuration Management

Automation Testing

Manual Testing

High Level Programming

Education

BEng/BSc in Computer Science or relevant Engineering subject

Tools

UML

Ada

Job description

hackajob is collaborating with BAE Critical Skills Subsid to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.

Job title: Senior Software Test Engineer

Location: Cowes - Isle of Wight - Onsite only

Salary: Up to £60,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage the production of automated and manual tests to ensure that the software functionality and behaviour are consistent with requirements
• Manage the creation of Software Functional Proving Builds using code and data components which are under local software repository configuration control or otherwise under configuration control
• Manage the software Verification & Validation activities for all identified functional proving builds
• Manage the generation of the Software Test Reports (STRs) and Software test Plans (STP)
• Manage the production and maintenance of the VCRI and using the VCRI to assist proving that the software satisfies the requirements
  
  

Your Skills And Experiences

• Hold a BEng/BSc in Computer Science or other relevant Engineering or Numerate subject (Technology, Engineering or Science related discipline)
• Considerable experience of using at least one high level programming language (Ada is desirable) and a high level design methodology (UML is desirable)
• Experience of all stages of the software lifecycle and good knowledge of software lifecycle models (e.g. Waterfall, Agile)
• Comprehensive understanding of configuration management and experience of a configuration management tool
• Good knowledge of appropriate software standards (e.g. ISO/IEC/IEE 12207)
  
  

Benefits

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Sampson Radar Software Team

The Sampson Radar Software team is a 30 personnel group that provides support and capability upgrades to the Royal Navy and their products. This role will deliver software products to the customer as part of a team delivering enhancements over the next 10 years, as well as providing ongoing support to existing products. You will have the opportunity to develop and enhance your skills and knowledge, with the potential to lead into more senior positions within a global business

As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.