Software Test Engineer

Zenovo; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology firm is seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer in Gloucester. This role involves both manual and automated testing of VB.Net applications, with a hybrid work model requiring on-site attendance three days a week. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in software testing and strong skills in CI/CD pipelines and debugging.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years commercial experience in software testing, including automation.
• Proficient in manual & automated testing for desktop applications in VB.Net.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain unit tests for software under development.
• Develop and execute test cases to validate functional and non-functional requirements.
• Debug software and firmware defects using appropriate tools.
• Perform manual and automated testing of desktop applications (VB.Net).
• Build and manage GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automation testing.

Skills

Manual & automated testing

VB.Net

CI/CD pipelines

UI automation tools

Agile development

Tools

GitLab

SikuliX

Job description

Overview

Software Test Engineer (Manual & Automation Testing)

Location: Gloucester – On site 3 days per week

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience)

We are seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer to join a growing engineering team. This is a hybrid role based in Gloucester, with an expectation of on site working three days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain unit tests for software under development
• Develop and execute test cases to validate functional and non functional requirements
• Debug software and firmware defects using appropriate tools
• Perform manual and automated testing of desktop applications (VB.Net)
• Report, track, and assist in the resolution of software bugs
• Work within Agile sprint cycles and contribute to continuous improvement
• Build and manage GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automation testing
• Develop UI automation scripts
• Use version control (e.g. Git) for test code and artifacts
• Produce and maintain test documentation including test plans, test reports, and operational manuals
• Conduct regression, system, ad hoc and hardware integrated testing

About You

• Minimum 2 years commercial experience in software testing, including automation
• Proficient in manual & automated testing, especially for desktop applications in VB.Net
• Experience with UI automation tools (like SikuliX)
• Hands on experience with setting up and using CI/CD pipelines (GitLab preferred)
• Strong debugging skills, including firmware/software level work
• Good experience working in Agile development environments
• Excellent written & verbal communication; strong documentation skills

Note: All applicants must be able to work in the UK without VISA Sponsorship. Please apply to find out more.