Software Testing Engineer

Akkodis; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Modis International Ltd is seeking a Software Testing Engineer for a long term contract based in Stevenage. The role focuses on end-to-end software testing at scale, with emphasis on Python coding and agile SCRUM practices.

Requirements include ISTQB certification and experience with testing tools such as HP, IBM ALM/ETM, Doors, and JIRA. The candidate will lead test planning, execution, and reporting across development cycles.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end software testing at scale/large complex programs.
• Proficient in Python coding.
• Familiarity with HP, IBM ALM/ETM, Doors, JIRA tools.
• Knowledge of Agile SCRUM methodologies.
• ISTQB certification required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform software testing based on formal requirements and interpreted customer needs.
• Define software test bed requirements and understand design/architecture.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, designs, and specifications.
• Conduct regular software testing and quality assurance throughout development cycles.
• Lead investigations into defects and emergent behaviours.
• Support external software integration, trials and demonstrations with partners and customers.
• Analyze logs data to identify issues and demonstrate compliance with requirements.
• Execute formal software qualification testing and report progress to stakeholders.
• Write detailed software test and analysis reports for certification purposes.
• Assist with delivery and release processes, including final certification activities.

Skills

Python coding

Scrum

Education

ISTQB certification

Tools

HP

IBM ALM/ETM

Doors

JIRA

Job description

Software Testing Engineer required for long term contract assignment based in Stevenage.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Systems proving: Experience in E2E software testing at scale/large complex programs.
• Python coding experience.
• Experience in using HP, IBM ALM/ETM, Doors, JIRA.
• Familiarity with SCRUM agile mind-set and methodologies for software development.
• ISTQB: Software testing certifications.

Desirable Skills

• Software testing in Defence Industry.
• Simulation/ Emulators experience.

Responsibilities

• Test/Proving Planning: Both be able to work off formal requirements and to flexibly interpret customer needs to form a vision of how the software should behave.
• Understanding design and architecture including defining software test bed requirements.
• Developing comprehensive software test plans, designs, and specifications.
• Test/Proving Conduct: Regular progressive software testing assurance during software development cycles.
• Leading technical investigations into software defects and emergent behaviours.
• Supporting external software integration, trials and demonstrations with engineering partners and customers.
• Conducting data analysis of logs to identify issues and demonstrate compliance to requirements.
• Executing formal software qualification testing.
• Test/Proving Reporting: Providing regular updates to project leads and stakeholders on software functionality.
• Writing detailed software test and analysis reports for certification purposes.
• Supporting the software delivery and release process, including final certification activities.

Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of Agile Scrum.
• Understanding software Logs/Data analysis.
• Understanding of CI/CD software pipeline.
• software verification and validation, and understanding technical requirements.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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