Software Tester

RGIT Australia; Great Torrington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension

Company sick pay

Training & development

Games room near coast

Job summary

CMTG is seeking a Software Test Engineer to join our team and help design, develop, and deliver agile software test solutions for our condition monitoring products. You will focus on creating robust tests, validating requirements, and contributing to automation efforts to improve quality and efficiency.

This role emphasizes problem solving, collaboration across engineering teams, and continuous learning within a hybrid UK-based environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Agile working practices and Atlassian Cloud tools.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem solving skills.
• Interest in software testing and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Test Planning, Design & Execution including manual and automated tests.
• Review requirements and user stories for clarity and testability.
• Design and maintain test cases; perform functional, regression and integration testing.
• Set up and maintain test environments and data.
• Contribute to automated test frameworks and scripts.
• Identify issues and drive process improvements in testing.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Test planning

Analytical thinking

Job description

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Posted 01 Oct 2026

Description

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• hybrid and flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• pension
• company sick pay
• excellent training and development
• office is equipped with a games room and is situated close to the North Devon coastline

About us

CMTG is a global leader in condition monitoring solutions, specialising in rotor track and balance for helicopters, condition monitoring for critical rotating industrial machinery and noise vibration analysis. With a legacy of innovation and excellence, we’re at the forefront of creating safer skies, smoother operations, and quieter environments.

From helicopters soaring above cities to industrial turbines powering the global energy industry, our cutting-edge technologies ensure optimal performance, safety, and efficiency. Our expertise expands across:

Rotor Track and Balance: Ensuring helicopters operate at peak performance by delivering solutions that reduce vibration and enhance safety.

Industrial Condition Monitoring: Helping the global energy sector keep their turbines and rotating machinery running seamlessly through advanced noise and vibration analysis.

Precision Accelerometers: Designing and manufacturing state-of-the-art accelerometers trusted worldwide for critical applications.

With a dedicated team of 130 experts across our sites in the UK, USA, France, and Germany, we bring a collaborative, international perspective to every challenge we solve. This global presence ensures our customers benefit from local support combined with a world-class standard of innovation.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Software Test Engineer with a curious mindset, a strong analytical approach, and a talent for creative, out-of-the-box thinking. Whether you’re early in your career or already bring deep testing experience, what matters most is your enthusiasm for solving problems, improving quality, and making a real impact on how we evolve our condition monitoring products.

You’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering agile software test solutions that ensure our products are robust, reliable, and ready for our customers. This is a place where new ideas are encouraged, and where you’ll have every opportunity to grow, innovate, and shape our testing approach.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Test Planning, Design & Execution

• Develop and execute test plans and strategies using sound engineering principles and proven testing methodologies.
• Review requirements, specifications, and user stories to ensure clarity, feasibility, and testability.
• Design, write, and maintain manual and automated test cases that apply appropriate technical and practical testing techniques.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and non-functional testing using appropriate tools and engineering methods.
• Set up, manage, and maintain test environments, test data, and supporting infrastructure to enable effective testing.
• Select and apply appropriate scientific, technical, and engineering principles to ensure high-quality test design and execution.

Technical Development & Automation

• Apply relevant testing tools, techniques, and engineering principles to support product development.
• Contribute to developing and improving automated test frameworks and scripts.
• Select and apply appropriate methods and technologies to deliver effective testing outcomes.
• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain systems and processes supporting software testing activities.
• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain systems, processes, and utilities that support high‑quality, scalable, and maintainable software testing activities.
• Use engineering knowledge to review and recommend improvements to testability, automation, and verification processes.

Problem Solving & Quality Improvement

• Identify issues, analyse root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Investigate and evaluate alternative approaches using a structured, evidence-based problem‑solving methodology.
• Identify, organise, and manage testing resources effectively while considering cost, quality, safety, security, and environmental impact.
• Suggest and drive improvements to testing processes, methodologies, and frameworks.i>
• Ensure all testing meets internal standards, best practices, and safety requirements.
• Document defects clearly and report results, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Take ownership of personal work and support or supervise others when required.
• Allocate and oversee testing tasks where appropriate.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across engineering, as well as customers and suppliers.
• Work closely with engineering leadership to achieve project and business objectives.
• Maintain strong customer focus throughout development and delivery.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and suppliers at all levels.
• Contribute constructively to team discussions, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and professionalism.
• Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, supporting positive team dynamics and shared understanding.
• Demonstrate awareness of and respect for diversity, inclusion, and individual differences in the workplace.

Professional Development

• Maintain and record Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to enhance technical expertise.
• Stay current with evolving technologies, testing practices, and industry trends.
• Apply safe, ethical, and sustainable engineering principles in all testing activities
• Demonstrate awareness of diversity, inclusion, and good engineering practice as part of professional behaviour.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is genuinely passionate about software testing and driven by the role it plays in creating high-quality products.

You approach challenges with a strong analytical mindset, breaking down complex issues into meaningful insights. You enjoy thinking creatively, exploring different ways to test, validate, and strengthen our products.

You communicate clearly, collaborate well across technical and non-technical teams, and take ownership of your work with a proactive and curious attitude.

You’re adaptable and comfortable switching between hands‑on testing, investigating defects, shaping processes, or contributing ideas to improve how we work.

Experience with condition monitoring, embedded systems or industrial technologies, along with exposure to Agile working practices and Atlassian Cloud tools, would be advantageous but is not essential. Above all, we’re looking for someone eager to learn, contribute and grow.

Whether you’re starting your career or bring more experience and the confidence to mentor others, you’ll find this role rewarding and full of opportunity.

We believe in equal opportunities

We believe teamwork, no matter where you’re from or how you identify, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

We’re looking for hardworking, passionate individuals to join our team. When you come on board, we’ll provide the support and opportunities you need to unlock your potential and do your best work.

We’re committed to ensuring an accessible and comfortable experience for everyone. If there’s anything we can do to make your application process or working environment more accommodating, please let us know—either in your application or by reaching out directly. We’ll be more than happy to help.

If you don't meet all the requirements but think you might still be right for the role, please apply anyway. We’re always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Company Overview

CMTG Group Specialises in vibration and acoustic analysis, vibration condition monitoring, and the intricate science of structural and rotating machinery, our expertise spans across industries such as aviation, power generation, automotive, defence, and manufacturing.