Software Quality Assurance / Audit Engineer

Matchtech; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in the Defence & Security sector is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer to conduct quality audits and ensure compliance in Bristol. The role involves working closely with software development teams and influencing improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a background in software development or quality assurance, an understanding of software lifecycle processes, and relevant qualifications. This hybrid position offers competitive benefits, including a bonus, pension contributions, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company bonus of up to £2,500

Pension contributions of up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexi Leave: up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave

Excellent on-site facilities

Potential relocation package

Qualifications

• Experience in software quality assurance within a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of software lifecycle processes.
• Knowledge of relevant national and international software standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct software quality audits and project quality assessments.
• Ensure adherence to internal quality management systems.
• Provide independent oversight and assurance across multiple programmes.

Skills

Software development background

Knowledge of governance and compliance frameworks

Ability to influence change without direct authority

Adaptability to changing priorities

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Configuration management systems

Documentation control systems

Requirements management systems

Job description

Software Quality Assurance / Audit Engineer

Location: Bristol (Hybrid 2–4 days onsite)

Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer with a strong focus on audit, compliance, and governance to join their team in Bristol. This permanent role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a highly regulated environment, providing independent assurance across complex and mission–critical programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting software quality audits and project quality assessments to ensure compliance with defined processes, policies, and standards

• Ensuring adherence to internal software quality management systems and applicable national and international standards

• Providing independent oversight and assurance across multiple programmes and project activities

• Working closely with software development teams to assess process effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities

• Identifying, escalating, and tracking quality risks, non–conformances, and critical issues

• Supporting governance activities and contributing to monthly quality and compliance reports

• Promoting a strong quality culture and influencing continuous improvement initiatives

• Maintaining clear, concise, and effective communication with stakeholders at all levels

Job Requirements

• Background in software development and/or software quality assurance within a regulated environment

• Strong understanding of software lifecycle processes, governance, and compliance frameworks

• Knowledge of relevant national and international software standards

• Ability to objectively assess processes and influence change without direct authority

• Comfortable working under pressure and adapting to changing priorities

• Engineering degree (or equivalent experience)

• Experience or working knowledge of configuration management, documentation control, and requirements management systems

Benefits

• Company bonus of up to 2,500 based on performance

• Pension contributions of up to 14% (employer and employee)

• Opportunity for paid overtime

• Flexi Leave: up to 15 additional days

• Flexible working arrangements

• Enhanced parental leave, including up to 26 weeks for maternity and adoption

• Excellent on–site facilities, including subsidised meals and free parking

• Potential relocation package

If you are an engineer with a strong interest in software quality auditing, compliance, and assurance, and are looking to make an impact within the Defence sector, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Apply now to join our client's highly regarded team.