Senior Software Validation Engineer

New Appointments Group Ltd; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Canterbury is seeking a Senior Software Validation & Verification Engineer. This position involves developing and documenting validation processes for software across complex projects. Candidates should have strong experience in leading testing efforts and implementing validation methods. Successful applicants will work closely with engineering teams ensuring the quality and reliability of software and firmware. The role requires proficiency in C, C++, C#, and experience in agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and document validation and verification processes for software/firmware.
• Build and maintain a structured test environment for agile development.
• Participate in team stand-ups, planning sessions, and reviews.
• Provide technical guidance and support for ongoing projects.
• Maintain clear documentation according to ISO 9001:2015.
• Support customers with troubleshooting software-related issues.
• Assist in internal audits when required.
• Undertake occasional customer or supplier visits.

Skills

Leading software/firmware validation projects

Software design, development, and testing

C, C++, C#, .NET and LabVIEW

Testing safety-critical software or systems

Full software lifecycle understanding

Experience within agile teams (Scrum or similar)

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Senior Software Validation & Verification Engineer

Location: Canterbury, Kent

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you passionate about building robust testing environments that ensure high-quality, reliable software and firmware? This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of software validation and verification processes across complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects.

You’ll work closely with mechanical, electronic, and systems engineers to shape best practice, drive continuous improvement, and support new product development from early design through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and document validation and verification processes for new and modified software/firmware
• Build and maintain a structured test environment to support agile development
• Participate in team stand-ups, planning sessions, reviews, and retrospectives
• Provide technical guidance to colleagues and support ongoing and future projects
• Maintain clear documentation and operate in line with internal quality procedures (ISO 9001:2015)
• Support internal and external customers with troubleshooting software-related issues
• Assist in internal audits when required
• Undertake occasional customer or supplier visits (driving licence & passport required)

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience leading software/firmware validation projects
• Strong background in software design, development, and testing
• Hands‑on experience with C, C++, C#, .NET and LabVIEW
• Experience testing safety‑critical software or systems
• Full software lifecycle understanding, including revision control and structured methodology
• Experience within agile teams (Scrum or similar)

Advantageous:

• Understanding of electronics to the level of schematic review
• Exposure to embedded software
• Knowledge of cross‑platform (Android) app development
• Experience with electro‑mechanical products

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred

Please send your CV in Word format to [e-mail].

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.