Software Test Engineer (m/f/d)

TN United Kingdom; Craven Arms; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking a Software Test Engineer in Craven Arms. The role involves managing test campaigns, collaborating with teams, and ensuring product quality through innovative testing methods. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and a passion for application development testing.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Permanent contract

Challenging projects within a dynamic team

Qualifications

• Typically, 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Agile software development processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage development and implementation of test campaigns.
• Collaborate with R&D engineers and Product Marketing.
• Analyze test results and address issues.

Skills

Usability

Problem Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

University Degree in Life Sciences or Software Engineering

Tools

Jira

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Agilent

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Description

We are looking for an innovative Software Application Test Engineer (m/f/d) who strives to ensure that high quality products are designed, engineered, and manufactured at Agilent, in conformance with requirements, standards and regulations. The candidate may provide expertise, training, and consulting in quality processes and methods to build and maintain an user-oriented quality culture to the project teams involved. We are seeking a self-motivated and collaborative colleague with a solid understanding of software testing processes from start to finish, capable of applying a creative and proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the development and implementation of test campaigns to validate customer workflows across the Liquid Chromatography product portfolio within key Chromatography Data System and additional Applications.
• Collaborate with R&D engineers and Product Marketing to apply appropriate test concepts for functional, system, workflow, and integration tests.
• Contribute to requirements definition based on test scenarios to clarify requirements, acceptance criteria, and definition of done.
• Ensure traceability across requirements, test cases, and defects.
• Analyze test results, including deviations and defects from manual and automated tests.
• Collaborate with peer engineers to address issues and resolve problems.
• Review and approve peer test results and perform Project Notebook Audits if necessary.
• Produce and execute Product Lifecycle documentation to meet Agilent's quality metrics.

Qualifications:

• A University Degree in a Life Sciences related field or in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Typically, 2 years of relevant experience.
• A genuine passion for Applications Development Testing.
• Natural inclination towards Usability and Quality.
• Experience with Agile software development processes.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory and analytical instrumentation, especially Agilent LC instrumentation and OpenLAB CDS.
• Basic knowledge of quality management and software test techniques and tools like Jira.
• Experience with test automation or software programming skills is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Fluent in English and German (written and verbal, level B1).

We offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Permanent contract in a growing global company.
• Challenging projects within a dynamic, collaborative team.

For further questions about the application process, please contact the recruiter at [phone].