Senior Test Engineer

1Spatial Group Limited; Waterbeach; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A GIS solutions provider in the UK is seeking a skilled tester to ensure the quality and consistency of GIS software. You will employ various testing techniques, including manual and automated testing, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance automation infrastructure. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge in software testing concepts and experience with GIS tools like QGIS and ArcGIS. This role offers a flexible work environment and numerous benefits including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Professional growth opportunities

25 days annual leave plus birthday off

Private Health Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of software testing fundamentals.
• Experience in GIS tools like QGIS and ArcGIS.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Requirement Analysis and Sprint Ceremonies.
• Deliver manual testing, automated tests, and reports.
• Ensure satisfactory sign-off of releases.

Skills

Software testing concepts

GIS tools knowledge

Troubleshooting and debugging

Data-centric testing

Testing with Java

Testing with C#

Testing with Python

Automated testing tools

Database technologies

Subversion/GIT

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

NUnit

JUnit

Selenium

RestAssured

Job description

1Spatial's delivery teams are responsible for delivering highly specialised and bespoke GIS solutions for our customers. We provide software and solutions to solve complex problems whilst keeping location and asset data current, complete and consistent. These allow the customers to gain the level of confidence and unlock the potential of the data they depend on. As a tester working with those teams, you will help ensure the quality and consistency of the solutions by employing automated, manual, component, integration and performance testing techniques to test both 1Spatial technology and partner applications. As a tester in 1Spatial, you will understand how to thrive within agile cross‑functional teams and ensure the team builds quality in. You are passionate about continuous improvement and confident collaborating with the internal teams but also with the customer of our solutions. You are skilled as a hands on tester within the team and working cross team in developing and improving test automation infrastructure and building testing process, being manual or automated.

Responsibilities

• Participating proactively in Requirement Analysis and Sprint Ceremonies internally and externally.
• Delivering manual testing, automated tests and reporting for stories as part of a Continuous Integration Environment.
• Ensuring satisfactory sign‑off of releases, often for external use.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of the fundamental concepts of software testing.
• Experience in GIS tools and systems such as QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online.
• Proven troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Experience in data‑centric testing and ETL processes.
• Experience of testing using object‑oriented languages, such as Java, C#, Python.
• Experience using:
• Automated testing tools and frameworks like NUnit, JUnit, Selenium and RestAssured.
• Database technologies and scripting to create and validate data.
• Subversion tooling – GIT.

Benefits

• Genuinely flexible working environment that supports your work‑life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• A chance to be part of an innovative and forward‑thinking company that has received a mention in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 list for medium‑sized organisations.
• 25 days annual leave, plus a gifted day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Free gym classes at our Cambridge office.
• Option to buy or sell annual leave.
• Pension scheme (employer and employee contributions).
• Group income protection scheme and Life Assurance.
• Private Health Insurance and Health Cash Plan.
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders and Mental Health Advocates.
• Inclusive Fertility and Pregnancy Loss Leave (also accessible to partners).
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay, 5 Maternal Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave during pregnancy) and Enhanced Paternity Pay and Leave (6 Weeks).
• Annual Personal Development Allowance.
• Long service awards.

Interview Process

• Get a glimpse of our office (even if you are going to be a remote worker).
• Meet some future colleagues.
• Ask any questions you have.
• If we're not quite the right match, we'll let you know why, so you can continue your job search with valuable feedback.

Please note that we require that all candidates are able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK. We are an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity to create a culture of inclusivity, belonging, and 1Team spirit. We do this with respect, care and kindness for each other.