Software Development and Test Engineer

Talascend International; Irlam; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment firm is looking for a Software Development and Test Engineer to join their team in Irlam on a hybrid basis. The role involves creating and testing software solutions, collaborating with the Architecture team, and troubleshooting performance issues. Candidates should have experience with AWS, Python, and Test-Driven Development. This opportunity provides a 12-month contract with competitive pay. Join us in a stimulating environment focused on innovation and technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in distributed cloud systems, particularly AWS.
• Commercial Python development experience.
• Desirable experience in Full Stack and Java development.
• Understanding of relational and NoSQL database technologies.
• Ability to troubleshoot performance issues.
• Experience with Terraform.
• Background in Test-Driven Development.

Responsibilities

• Create software solutions for defined problems.
• Work with the Architecture team to ensure accurate requirements.
• Merge code into the CI/CD process.
• Review code produced by team members.
• Support defect resolution.
• Execute and document tests.
• Develop automatic test suites.
• Oversee release process aspects.

Skills

Distributed cloud systems

Amazon Web Services

Python

Full Stack development

Java

NoSQL database technologies

APIs

Terraform

Test-Driven Development

Test automation application development

Education

AWS Certification

In-service training related to testing

Job description

Our top telecoms client is looking for a Software Development and Test Engineer to join their team in Irlam on a 12 month contract

Our Client has a requirement for a Software Development and Test Engineer, who will be required to work on a contractbasis in Irlam.

HYBRID ROLE - REQUIRES 3 DAYS IN IRLAM OFFICE

Role Purpose

The software development and test engineer is a key part of the technology team that operates the Wholesale Fibre platform. The software development and test engineer both produces solution designs and code suitable to solve development requirements identified, whilst also providing guidance to their wider team.

Job Role Responsibilities

• Create software solutions for defined problems
• Work with the Architecture team and wider business to ensure that requirements are accurate
• Merging code into the CI/CD process
• Review code produced by team members
• Support with resolving defects
• Prepare, execute & document tests of software-based delivery items
• Development of related automatic test suites and the platforms required to run these test suites
• Oversee some aspects of the release process, in particular, early life defect remediation, feature requests and ad-hoc support for user queries.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

• Experience of distributed cloud systems, and specifically Amazon Web Services
• Experience of Python in a commercial development environment
• Experience of Full Stack and Java development is desirable
• Understanding of both relational NoSQL database technologies and their cloud versions
• Experience of creating and using secure APIs
• Troubleshooting performance issues with applications and APIs
• Experience of Terraform
• Experience of Test-Driven Development
• Experience developing test suites for software-based deliverables that include;
• Web based UI's
• REST or SOAP API's
• Business software processes (e.g. Database interaction)
• Experience of test automation application development

Qualifications

• In-service training in subjects related to the testing process, automated tooling and quality systems
• AWS (Amazon Web Services) Certification is desirable

• PAYE or Outside IR35
• Hybrid role

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Software Development and Test Engineerlooking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.