Software Quality Assurance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Process Assurance Engineer within a dynamic Software Quality Assurance team. This role offers the chance to develop essential quality assurance skills while working on cutting-edge Defence programmes. Collaborating closely with engineering teams, you will ensure that software meets the highest quality standards. With a focus on process adherence, you will play a pivotal role in leading quality assessments and fostering strong relationships across teams. Embrace a rewarding career path in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will make a tangible impact.

Qualifications

• Understanding of full life-cycle software development.
• Knowledge of software processes and international standards.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering teams in high-technology Defence programmes.
• Lead Project Quality Assessments and contribute to quality reporting.

Skills

Software Quality Assurance

Process Management

Risk Identification

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Configuration Management Tools

Documentation Systems

Requirements Management Tools

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has opened within the Software Quality Assurance team for a Process Assurance Engineer to develop process-centric quality assurance skills. The successful candidate will support engineering teams on a variety of high-technology Defence programmes, ensuring software is developed and delivered to the highest quality standards.

This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact while developing a rewarding career in quality assurance, working closely with engineering teams in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Benefits:

Salary: Circa £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience

Location: Bristol / Stevenage (Relocation package may be available)

Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 2–4 days per week on-site, based on workload classification

Security Clearance: British or a Dual UK with British citizenship

What We’re Looking For:

This role is focused on software quality assurance through adherence to process and standards. The ideal candidate will have:

• An understanding or background in full life-cycle software development and quality assurance in a process-based environment (however, candidates from varied industries are welcome to apply).
• Knowledge of software processes and relevant /international standards and assurance requirements.
• The ability to build strong, effective relationships across project and engineering teams.
• A collaborative, objective mindset with the confidence to influence improvements and change when necessary.
• Experience leading Project Quality Assessments, identifying risks, and contributing to monthly quality reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to remain composed under pressure and adapt to unexpected challenges.
• A proactive, independent working style that complements functional and integrated team settings.
• Ideally, a degree in Engineering or a related field (relevant experience may be considered in lieu).
• Familiarity with configuration management, documentation systems, and requirements management tools is highly desirable.