Software Test Technician

SPT Labtech Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the life sciences sector is seeking a Software Test Technician to engage in testing, validating, and troubleshooting hardware-software interactions. You will collaborate closely with both hardware and software teams, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and performance of products before they reach the market. This position calls for individuals passionate about technology and looking to make a meaningful impact within a driven, diverse team.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Generous pension plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Functional testing for software applications.
• Experience with STLC and Defects life cycle.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Test execution on hardware and software, validating performance and functionality.
• Troubleshoot and isolate issues at component and system levels.
• Self-organise and fit into an agile software development process.

Skills

Functional testing

Understanding of STLC

Excellent communication skills

Agile methodologies

Troubleshooting

Education

ISTQB Certification

BCS Certification

Tools

JIRA

GIT

X-Ray tools

RedMine

Job description

As a Software Test Technician, you’ll have a key repsonsibility in testing, validating, calibrating, and troubleshooting hardware-software interactions—playing a vital part in every phase of the Software Testing Life Cycle. Your work will directly influence the reliability and performance of products before they reach the market.

You’ll thrive in a hands-on environment, using test equipment to uncover and resolve issues from the smallest components to complex systems. Collaborating closely with both hardware and software teams, your insights will help drive product excellence. If you're passionate about technology and want to make a measurable impact, this is your chance to be at the heart of innovation.

About us:

Based in Melbourn, near Cambridge, UK,SPT Labtechmakes products that transform the way scientists work. For decades, our expert scientists, engineers and business innovators have provided scientists with world-leading, innovative solutions for liquid handling, sample preparation, and sample management that help accelerate research and make a real difference to human health. We work collaboratively with our customers, building trusted relationships that enable us to deliver exceptional, personalised experiences designed for real-world challenges in the lab.

Want to be part of a team that’s making a difference to human health?

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Attending daily scrum meetings.
• Maintain tasks in JIRA.
• Understanding requirements and use cases of the application.
• Plan and design test cases using Jira-Xray.
• Preparation of test data.
• Test execution - Functional testing on Hardware and Software
• Validate performance, functionality, and reliability of instruments using manual and automated test methods.
• Troubleshoot and isolate issues at the component and system levels using standard diagnostic tools
• Operate and maintain test equipment
• Support hardware bring-up and calibration of units during development and production stages.
• Report execution status and Defects.
• Retest defects and Re-execute relevant tests.
• Work closely within an integrated team - Developers, Testers, Field Engineers, Business Analysts, Project Managers.
• Self-organise and fit into an agile software development process.

Your skills & attributes:

• Ideally, 2+ years of experience in Functional testing – Windows or Web or Mobile software applications.
• Have experience in STLC and Defects life cycle.
• Experience using repository/test management software like GIT, Jira, RedMine, X-Ray tools or equivalent.
• Can write, follow and if necessary, alter pre-made test procedures.
• Have a demonstrable understanding of modern software development methodologies.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board), BCS (British Computer Society) or equivalent experience.

Desirable skills:

• Experience in testing and validating hardware based on software-driven test procedures or automated test scripts.
• Software automation experience using reputed tools like – Selenium/ Appium or equivalent.
• Life Sciences domain knowledge.
• Scripting language like Python, JavaScript, Perl or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of Cloud platforms – GCP, AWS or Azure.

Our commitment to you:

You will be collaborating with talented professionals in a motivated and driven team.

We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive, valued benefits, including private medical insurance, a generous pension plan, and an annual discretionary bonus.

We embrace diversity and inclusivity, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, or family status. We prioritise supporting our employees' diverse needs as we strive for excellence together.

If the above resonates with you, apply with an up-to-date CV and be a part of our journey to reshape the future of science.