Software Test Engineers

Synergize Consulting Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A defence technology company in the UK is seeking experienced Software Test Engineers for a long-term project supporting their Electronic Warfare sector. The position allows for a hybrid working model and involves creating test cases, performing system tests, and collaborating with developers to resolve defects. Successful candidates will have a strong grounding in embedded systems and excellent problem-solving skills. This role is SC cleared and has a competitive rate of £72/hr inside IR35.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Opportunity for long-term contract

Qualifications

• Strong background in testing complex real-time embedded systems.
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks and scripting languages (e.g., Python, C++, or similar).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Create test cases, procedures, and automated scripts for embedded systems.
• Perform integration, system, and regression testing on mission-critical software.
• Collaborate with developers to identify defects and drive resolution.
• Analyse test results and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company standards.

Skills

ISTQB Foundation level knowledge

Testing complex real-time embedded systems

Test automation frameworks and scripting languages

Agile methodologies

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication and collaboration abilities

Job description

About the Role

We need a number of experienced Software Test Engineers to support our clients Electronic Warfare line of business, that can work with minimal supervision to deliver current and future programs. This role provides an opportunity to work on the latest defence technology within a mature development environment.

What You’ll Do

• Create test cases, test procedures and automated test scripts for embedded systems.
• Perform integration, system, and regression testing on mission-critical software.
• Collaborate with developers and systems engineers to identify defects and drive resolution.
• Analyse test results, produce detailed reports, and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and internal processes.

What We’re Looking For

• ISTQB Foundation level knowledge
• Strong background in testing complex real-time embedded systems.
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks and scripting languages (e.g., Python, C++, or similar).
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Desirable

• Defence or Electronic Warfare domain experience.
• RTCA-DO178C

Why This Contract?

• Immediate start (subject to on-boarding and SC Clearance).
• Hybrid working model for flexibility (4 days on-site, 1 day remote).
• Opportunity to work on innovative defence technology with a high degree of autonomy.
• Long-term project with strong potential for extension.

Sole British Nationality

SC Cleared

Inside IR35 at £72/hr

12 months