Software Test Engineer

Lynx Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Pension scheme

Hybrid working – 3 days in office / 2

Training and development opportunities

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge技

Job summary

Lynx Recruitment Ltd in Oxford is seeking a Software Test Engineer to join a growing AI start-up. The role combines software testing, releases and customer support, with hybrid work: three days in the office and two days at home.

You will work across Python, Bash, Linux and cloud tooling such as AWS, Docker and CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve quality and speed of delivery in a fast-moving tech environment.

Qualifications

• Python and Bash scripting are essential.
• Linux/Ubuntu experience required.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control.

Responsibilities

• Role spans software testing, software releases and customer support.
• Collaborate in a fast-moving AI start-up environment.

Skills

Python

Bash scripting

Linux / Ubuntu

Docker

AWS

Git

CI/CD

Communication skills

Tools

Docker

Git

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

AWS

CI/CD platforms

Job description

Software Test Engineer

Location: Oxford – Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days WFH)

Salary: £40,000–£50,000 + Share Options

My client is a growing AI Start-up, they are looking for a Software Test Engineer to join the team. The role will be spread across software testing, software releases and customer support.

Key Requirements

• Python – essential
• Bash scripting – essential
• Linux / Ubuntu – essential
• Docker – essential
• AWS
• Experience working with Git and CI/CD processes.
• Excellent communication skills.

Desirable Experience

• ROS / ROS 2
• Robotics, autonomous systems or computer vision.
• SLAM algorithms or spatial/3D technologies.
• NVIDIA Jetson or other edge-computing hardware.
• Embedded Linux systems.
• OTA deployment and software updates.
• Debian packaging and apt repositories.
• GitHub Actions, GitLab CI or similar CI/CD platforms.
• React / Node.js applications.
• Hardware/software integration testing.

What's on Offer

• £40,000–£50,000 salary
• Share options
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office / 2 days WFH
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology
• Fast-moving, collaborative working environment
• Excellent opportunity to develop across software testing, automation, cloud and edge technologies