Software Test Engineer

Seebyte; Bristol, City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Seebyte, a global leader in uncrewed maritime systems, is seeking a Software Test Engineer. This role offers a unique chance to contribute to exciting projects in robotics, with opportunities for training and career progression in a hybrid work environment based in Bristol or Edinburgh.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Annual company day out

Flexible Working Policy

Free access to gym/fitness sessions

Qualifications

• Knowledge of testing methodologies and defect tracking systems.
• Experience with various programming languages (C#, C++, Java).
• Ability to work in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and execute software tests.
• Identify software failures and usability issues.
• Collaborate with engineering project teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Customer focus

Enthusiasm for new technology

Tools

GitLab

Jira

Jenkins

Job description

• Bristol or Edinburgh, Hybrid (60% of time in office)
• Permanent, Full-time or Part-time
• £35,000 to £40,000 per annum (or pro-rata) + pension scheme and bonus

SeeByte, the global market leader in the development of smart software for uncrewed maritime systems, are looking to recruit aSoftware Test Engineerto join their team in eitherBristol or Edinburgh, Hybrid (60% of time in office).

You will have a unique opportunity to play a significant role in a dynamic and world-respected technology company within the exciting field of robotics, with clear development, training and career progression opportunities provided. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an innovative and forward-thinking company with an international client base.

We are proud to have and promote a healthy work-life balance in a casual working environment. Some of the benefits include:

• Competitive salary and shared employee / employer contributory pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement and option to buy additional holidays after 1 year of service.
• Clear development, training and career progression opportunities
• Flexible Working Policy
• Opportunities to travel to great locations worldwide to work with robots
• External, online training courses and in-house training
• Offices in the centre of Edinburgh or in Bristol, two great cities to live and work
• Free access to a gymnasium (Edinburgh)/Fitness Sessions (Bristol)/Table Tennis (Bristol)
• On-site parking (Edinburgh)
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Showers, lockers, swipe access internal bike store (Edinburgh)
• Travel season ticket loan
• Annual company day out
• Save money on your commute as SeeByte participates in the Cycle to Work Scheme and Travel season ticket loan

As a Software Test engineer at SeeByte, you can expect to play a key role in exciting and varied projects involving uncrewed systems, working as part of a team developing SeeByte’s software solutions for our clients. SeeByte will support you in gaining an understanding of our domain, services and customers as you become an integral part of the team.

• You will work with SeeByte’s engineering project teams to deliver robust and innovative technology solutions to SeeByte’s customers worldwide. The role will include design, implementation and execution of tests of SeeByte’s software solutions.
• You will work as part of the testing team and learn to identify software failures and usability issues, raising tickets for issues found.
• You have strong interpersonal skills and engagement with software development teams
• Have an enthusiasm for new technology
• Have knowledge of testing approaches and methodologies
• Be a methodical thinker with good attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of defect tracking systems such as GitLab / Jira
• Experience with the software development life cycle
• Knowledge of Continuous Delivery frameworks (e.g. Jenkins)
• Experience designing and implementing automated tests
• Experience working in an Agile project delivery environment
• Use of current programming languages features (e.g. C#, C++ and Java)
• You are customer focussed and keep the customers’ needs at the forefront of your mind.
• You communicate clearly, respectfully and collaborate effectively across teams. You explain complex issues in a concise and professional manner and thrive in a team environment.
• You actively foster a positive, inclusive culture and willingly share your knowledge and support others.
• You are passionate about learning and growth and are motivated to expand your skills, ask questions, and engage actively in your development.

To apply please send a recent copy of your CV and a cover letter to [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, SeeByte aims to build diverse teams by encouraging applications from a wide range of individuals.

Because of the nature of the work associated with this post it is subject to special nationality rules and is open only to the following citizens: British; EU; Switzerland; Iceland; Norway; Albania; North Macedonia; Montenegro; Australia; New Zealand; Canada and Japan. Outstanding applicants without a UK working visa may be considered for visa sponsorship with SeeByte.

All offers of employment will be conditional to a Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) process. As part of this process, SeeByte collects Personal Data as defined under UK GDPR including proof of identity, nationality and immigration status, right to work in the UK, employment and/or academic references and Basic Disclosure information for unspent criminal convictions. Please see details pertaining to your personal data in our Privacy Notice which can be found at https://careers.seebyte.com/job-application-privacy-notice/