Software Test Engineer

Granite Recruitment and Consulting Limited; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software house in Bath is seeking a Software Test Engineer to focus on automated testing for UI and web applications. Ideal candidates possess testing experience and a background in software development, with a willingness to learn new technologies. The role offers competitive salary with bonuses and private medical, along with strong career development opportunities and a hybrid working model, providing flexibility between home and the office.

Benefits

Bonus

Private medical

8% pension

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in writing automated tests for UI and web services.
• Ability to learn new tools and techniques quickly.
• Interest in software engineering and previous development experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Write automated tests for UI testing and performance testing.
• Contribute to the development of testing tools and techniques.
• Engage in career development and training opportunities.

Skills

Automated testing

Web applications testing

Python

Java

C#

Education

Computer Science degree

Job description

Software Test Engineer – Central Bath / Work from home hybrid

£35,000 - £50,000 + bonus + private medical + 8% pension

A leading software house in the heart of Bath has a requirement for a Software Test Engineer, to write automated tests for UI testing, web services and performance testing.

The company have invested heavily in their testing function and are introducing new tools and techniques, so there will be a learning curve for everyone - this isn’t a job that requires someone who ticks every box from day one, but someone with the ability to pick things up quickly.

It would be perfect for an ambitious Software Test Engineer with an interest in software engineering, as most of your time will be spent writing automated tests in Python.

It would suit someone with some previous development experience (not necessarily Python - Java / C# etc. is also fine), who is keen to build on these skills. You might have worked as a Software Engineer in Test, have a Computer Science degree, or done personal coding projects.

The company are committing to providing training and career development opportunities and will support you in this progression.

You will probably have some of these skills, or be interested in learning them:

• A number of years testing experience, focusing on front end & web applications
• Experience automating complex web user i...