Software Test Engineer

Akkodis; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Security clearance

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Modis International Ltd in Hertfordshire is seeking a Software Test Engineer for a hybrid role (3-4 days on-site). You will own the full software testing lifecycle within a high‑tech engineering environment, working closely with software developers, integration teams and end users to ensure robust validation before deployment.

The role emphasizes test planning, log analysis and defect investigation in an Agile setting, with Jira and GitLab workflows.

Qualifications

• Experience in software testing across lifecycle and validation.
• Ability to analyze logs and interpret test results.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Familiarity with Jira and GitLab tooling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test procedures.
• Verify software functionality against system requirements.
• Support integration, proving and validation activities.
• Investigate defects and troubleshoot software issues.
• Analyze logs and test data to identify root causes.
• Produce clear test reports and validation evidence.
• Collaborate with development teams in Agile cycles.
• Support demonstrations and customer-facing activities.

Skills

Software testing

Agile development

Jira usage

Python scripting

GitLab CI/CD

Log analysis

Communication

Tools

GitLab

Source control

Job description

Software Test Engineer Hertfordshire | Hybrid Working (3-4 Days On-Site) £42,000 - £50,000

Excellent Benefits Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship is an essential requirement for this role.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Test Engineer to join a growing team working on advanced simulation and experimentation systems within a highly technical engineering environment. You'll be responsible for the full software testing lifecycle, ensuring products are thoroughly tested, validated and ready for deployment. Working closely with software engineers, integration teams and end-users, you'll contribute to projects from concept and development through to integration, demonstration and customer delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute software test plans, test cases and test procedures.
• Verify software functionality against system requirements and customer expectations.
• Support software integration, proving and validation activities.
• Investigate software defects and unexpected system behaviour.
• Analyse logs, system outputs and test data to identify root causes and support issue resolution.
• Produce clear test reports and validation evidence.
• Work closely with development teams throughout Agile software delivery cycles.
• Support demonstrations, trials and customer-facing activities where required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Software testing, integration testing, system testing or software validation.
• Developing and executing test plans, test procedures and verification activities.
• Investigating defects and troubleshooting software-related issues.
• Log analysis and interpretation of test results.
• Working within Agile development environments.
• Experience using defect and task management tools such as Jira.
• Familiarity with source control and CI/CD environments, including GitLab.
• Scripting or automation experience using Python.
• Understanding of software architecture and system integration principles.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Desirable Experience

• Software simulation or modelling environments.
• Systems integration and validation activities.
• Verification & Validation (V&V).
• Automated software testing.
• Customer demonstrations, trials or acceptance testing.
• Experience within aerospace, defence or other regulated industries.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.