Software Test Engineer

Systems Engineering & Assessment Ltd; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Software Test Engineer to conduct manual and automated testing on software systems. You will collaborate with project teams to ensure efficient software delivery while participating in Agile ceremonies. The role offers a salary of up to £47,000 and flexible working options. Ideal candidates should have experience in software testing and documentation preparation.

Benefits

Work-life balance with hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Group Pension Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in manual and automated testing of software systems.
• Ability to prepare test documents and progress reports.
• Participation in Agile ceremonies.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated testing on software systems.
• Work with project teams to develop effective testing strategies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes.

Skills

Manual testing

Automated testing

Agile methodologies

Documentation preparation

Job description

About The Role
Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise. We protect what matters - our nations, waters, land, cities, people, environment, and the world.

As a Software Test Engineer, you'll perform manual and automated testing on software systems delivered to SEA customers. This involves working with project teams to develop and implement effective testing strategies to ensure efficient and reliable software delivery that meets our customers’ requirements across various technical products.

You will actively participate in project meetings and Agile ceremonies, and may be involved in hardware/software integration and acceptance activities. Additionally, you'll prepare test documents and progress reports, contributing to the continuous improvement of testing processes within SEA.

The Software Test Engineer position is based at our Barnstaple, Bristol, or Beckington sites. The role offers flexible working arrangements, with some on-site presence required.

The salary for this role is up to £47,000, depending on experience.

What We Offer

We foster innovation, flexibility, and creative problem-solving. We seek talented, adaptable, and innovative individuals to join SEA. In return, we offer generous rewards, a strong work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities. Our benefits include:

• Work-life balance with hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• 25 days’ annual leave, with buy and sell options
• Up to 16 days of flexi leave accrual
• Half-day Fridays
• Paid leave for Reservists in the Armed Forces
• Private medical insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• All Staff Bonus
• Group Pension Plan with up to 7% employer contribution
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Sports & Social activities
• Employee Discounts portal
• Life assurance policy
• Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
• Development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning

Join us and be part of a dedicated team of around 500 people in the UK and Canada, committed to protecting what matters.

For more information, contact Dave from our Talent Acquisition Team at 03330 041 4172 or via email at [e-mail].