Software Test Engineer

Prime Appointments; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An international company based in London is seeking a Software Test Engineer to support software testing for their navigation products. The ideal candidate will contribute to software build and strategies, ensuring quality through thorough testing and documentation. This role offers a significant opportunity for career advancement in a dynamic environment, with comprehensive benefits including flexible work hours and a stakeholder pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible work hours

Stakeholder pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Health

Childcare Vouchers

Subsidised Restaurant

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role may substitute formal education.
• Practical experience testing software for Windows PCs is crucial.
• Strong knowledge of writing test plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Build and test software for company products and services.
• Produce and maintain software build and test specifications.
• Act as a technical liaison on software-related matters.

Skills

Software Testing

Scripting/Programming Languages

Test Plan Development

Education

Engineering Degree with Software Content

Job description

An international company who manufactures complexed systems used for navigation are looking to recruit a Software Test Engineer to be responsible for the build and test of software to support the company's products and services. If you have experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle, in particular e-commerce web site testing with experience of testing Windows software applications then this great company can offer a great long-term career.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible work hours
• Stakeholder pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Other benefits include: Employee Assistance Programme, Private Health, Childcare Vouchers and a Subsidised Restaurant

Duties:

• Build and test software to support the company's products and services.
• Be responsible for producing and maintaining software build and software test specifications.
• Act as technical liaison within the company and for customers, and collaborators on software related matters.
• Assist in the improvement and testability of software.

Skills:

• Must have a good Engineering Degree with Software Content or equivalent
• Candidates with extensive experience in a similar role without a degree may be considered
• Must have practical experience of testing software for PCs running Windows.
• Experience of writing test plans, specifications, and reports is essential
• Experience of building software & software installers desirable
• Experience in similar position within a Technical/Engineering organisation preferred.
• Knowledge of scripting/programming languages to help automate builds and testing.
• Must be willing to travel occasionally to visit and sail with ships in the UK and abroad.

Due to the nature of the business you will be required to be a British Citizen with 5 years traceable history.

If you would like to discuss this role further, then call Julia at Prime Appointments.