Senior Software Validation Engineer in Canterbury)

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Senior Software Validation & Verification Engineer in Canterbury. This pivotal role focuses on building robust testing environments for reliable software and firmware, driving validation processes, and supporting new product development. Candidates should possess a strong background in software design and testing, hands-on experience with programming languages including C and C++, and understanding of Agile methodologies. This position offers the opportunity to work within multi-disciplinary teams in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading software/firmware validation projects.
• Strong background in software design, development, and testing.
• Experience within agile teams (Scrum or similar).

Responsibilities

• Develop and document validation and verification processes.
• Build and maintain a structured test environment.
• Provide technical guidance to colleagues.

Skills

Software/firmware validation

Software design and testing

Hands-on experience with C, C++, C#, .NET, and LabVIEW

Experience testing safety-critical software

Understanding of full software lifecycle

Agile team experience

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

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.