Software Test Engineer

Advanced Resource Managers; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in the UK is seeking a Software Test Engineer based in Luton, Bedfordshire. The ideal candidate will create test cases and automated scripts, perform integration testing, and collaborate with developers to resolve defects. Required skills include ISTQB Foundation level knowledge and a strong background in real-time embedded systems. This position is crucial in ensuring software quality for mission-critical applications and offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic technical environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISTQB Foundation level.
• Experience in testing complex real-time embedded systems.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or similar for automation.

Responsibilities

• Create test cases, test procedures, and automated test scripts.
• Perform integration, system, and regression testing.
• Collaborate with developers to identify defects.

Skills

ISTQB Foundation level knowledge

Testing complex real-time embedded systems

Test automation frameworks and scripting languages

Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Job description

Software Test Engineer • Luton, Bedfordshire, UK

Responsibilities

• Create test cases, test procedures and automated test scripts for embedded systems.
• Perform integration, system, and regression testing on mission-critical software.
• Collaborate with developers and systems engineers to identify defects and drive resolution.
• Analyse test results, produce detailed reports, and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and internal processes.

Required Skillset & Experience

• ISTQB Foundation level knowledge
• Strong background in testing complex real-time embedded systems.
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks and scripting languages (e.g., Python, C++, or similar).
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Defence or Electronic Warfare domain experience - Desirable
• Experience working towards RTCA-DOC - Desirable
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.