Software Test Technician

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

Job summary

Join a leading company based in Cambridge as a Software Test Technician, where you will play a key role in testing and validating innovative products in the life sciences sector. Your hands-on expertise and collaboration with both hardware and software teams will directly influence product excellence and reliability. Bring your passion for technology and commitment to quality to a motivated team, and help shape the future of science.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Generous pension plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Functional testing of Windows/Web/Mobile applications.
• Experience with STLC and Defects life cycle.
• Strong understanding of modern software development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Testing, validating, and troubleshooting hardware-software interactions.
• Test execution and performance validation using manual and automated methods.
• Collaborating closely with integrated teams.

Skills

Functional testing

Communication

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Analysis

Education

ISTQB Certification

BCS Certification

Tools

Jira

GIT

Selenium

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.