Software Test Engineer

CHEP; Greater London, Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEP is seeking a Senior MV/ML Testing Engineer to design, implement and validate procedures for MV/ML inspection applications. You will develop software changes to align with IT security standards and build automated testing tools to gather KPIs from systems deployed globally.

The role requires Python expertise, ML experience, and strong C++/Visual Studio skills, with collaboration across international teams. Hybrid work is available in London/Manchester.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5 years’ experience in Python development for large software.
• Experience with ML applications and testing of big systems.
• Proficiency in C++ and Visual Studio, plus cross‑site collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and test MV/ML inspection applications under patch cycles.
• Develop software modifications to meet CHEP IT security standards.
• Create automated tools for testing, simulation and KPI data gathering.
• Deploy MV/ML tools and patches across CHEP and partner centers.
• Produce formal documentation for testing procedures and results.

Skills

Python

ML

Multithreading

C++

English

Spanish

Education

Computer Engineering degree

Tools

Visual Studio

PowerShell

Power BI

Excel

Job description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description (We are fine with London/Manchester)

The purpose of this role is designing, implementing, and completing procedures and tools for continuous performance evaluation and testing of Machine Vision and Machine Learning (MV/ML) Inspection Applications, within the scope of BAU Patching Global Program. Additionally, this role will be responsible of any software development on MV/ML applications required to meet CHEP IT Security standards. MV/ML Automatic Inspection Systems are deployed globally in CHEP and Subco service centres network.

Major/Key Accountabilities

• Design, implement and complete Testing and Simulation procedures to be applied to the MV/ML Inspection Applications, to ensure proper operation and performance with new Cyber Security patches and tools regularly extended by BAU Patching program.
• Develop any software modification on existing MV/ML applications required to meet CHEP IT Security standards.
• Design and implement automated tools that will assist procedures for Testing and Simulation of MV/ML Inspection Applications.
• Create and complete new manual and automatic procedures and tools to gather Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) from MV/ML Inspection Systems deployed globally in CHEP and Subco service centres network.
• Design and complete development of new tools for monitoring performance and good working order of MV/ML Applications in production environment.
• Creation of new tools and procedures to facilitate automatic deployment of MV/ML Inspection Applications and Cyber Security patches and tools, in close coordination with Plant Infrastructure department.
• Generate formal documentation related to testing procedures, simulations, automated tools, data gathering from service centres, etc.
• Collaborate and coordinate with several IT departments, like Plant Infrastructure and Security, regarding Cyber Security patches and tools that need to be added to existing MV/ML Applications.
• Support and coordinate with teams related to development of MV/ML Inspection Systems, like Global Sort & Inspection Development, Machine Learning and Plant of the Future, on subjects related to Software Testing and KPIs for MV/ML Inspection Systems.
• Appropriate communication and accountability with the Global Program Manager who manages the MV/ML Applications Testing Team for BAU Patching.
• Autonomy on the completion of technical work.

Qualifications

Computer Engineering degree or equivalent

Experience

• 3+ years of experience on development in multithreaded Python developments of big and complex software packages.
• Experience working in Machine Learning applications.
• Experience working in Linux & Windows systems.
• Experience in software testing of big software packages.
• Experience in development of tools to automate tasks and processes.
• Experience in C++.
• Experience using Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Experience in coordination with international multidisciplinary teams.

Skills and Knowledge

• Expert knowledge of Python.
• Machine learning algorithms and platforms.
• Multithread programming.
• Ability to complete technical work with little oversight.
• Excellent communication ability.
• Proficient in English and Spanish.
• C++ with Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Develop automated solutions to common problems.
• Knowledge on tools for generation of automatic reports (Excel, Power BI, etc.).
• Microsoft PowerShell.
• Presentation skills at management level.

Preferred Level of Work Experience

3 - 5 years

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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