Software Test Engineer

Vocean Ltd - ROV Control System Upgrades; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company specializing in underwater robotics is seeking a developer to join their Edinburgh team. This role involves improving and maintaining applications for controlling ROVs, focusing on unit testing and collaboration with hardware teams. Candidates should have a degree in computer science, and strong skills in C# and automated testing. Occasional travel for client commissions is required. This is a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in an exciting field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Understanding of C# and WinForms.
• Experience with unit testing and automated testing.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a multidisciplinary team to improve and maintain codebases.
• Implement unit tests into the application.
• Modify the app for different ROVs, trenchers, and ploughs.
• Occasional site visits in the UK and abroad.

Skills

C#

WinForms

Unit testing

Strong communication

Collaboration across departments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Vocean specialise in upgrading ROVs (underwater robots), working with clients across the globe.

Role Description

You’ll be working in a small, multidisciplinary team to improve and maintain a handful of codebases. The primary function of the app is to control ROVs and provide diagnostic information for the pilots. You’ll be modifying the app for use on different ROVs, trenchers and ploughs, while working closely with hardware.

This role will focus on implementing unit tests into the application, with scope for moving into other areas of development.

There may be occasional site visits, within the UK and abroad, to commission systems. You’ll be open to travelling and working alongside the clients.

Key Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Understanding of C#, WinForms.
• Experience with unit testing and other automated testing.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments.

Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.