Location: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom | Full time
We have an amazing opportunity for a Junior Software Systems Test Engineer to join our Engineering Team. Please note this role is Milton Keynes/Hybrid so you must live within a commutable distance of the Milton Keynes offices as there will be some travel to the office to attend to the equipment etc.
In this role, the Software Systems Test Engineer will be required to design, plan and test the MyCity platform.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop comprehensive test plans and strategies to cover functional, non-functional, and security testing
* Design, create, and maintain detailed test cases and test scripts
* Execute test cases manually and use automation tools to verify software functionality and performance
* Identify, document, and track software defects and issues
* Collaborate with development teams to reproduce, debug, and resolve identified issues
* Develop and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts using appropriate tools
* Automate test cases to increase test efficiency and coverage
* Conduct performance testing to evaluate system response times, scalability, and load capacity
* Analyse performance test results to identify bottlenecks and recommend optimizations
* Work closely with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure quality
* Provide timely and accurate status reports on testing activities
* Creating/updating product documentation and user manuals
Your Profile
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a Science related field
* 1+ years of experience as a Software Test Engineer or similar role
* Understanding of software development methodologies
* Appreciation of test automation frameworks and tools
* Experience with performance testing tools
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
* Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Experience with scripting/programming languages
* Knowledge of cloud-based testing environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
* Ability to commute to the Milton Keynes office
* Right to live and Work in the UK
As well as providing a competitive salary and benefits package, we actively run employee opinion surveys as part of our drive to provide a comfortable and supportive working environment. We will support your development and you will also receive:
* 25 days holiday with bank holidays in addition, increasing with length of service
* Your Birthday off
* Employer pension contributions
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Life assurance up to 6x salary
Interested?
Apply Today! We will acknowledge receipt of your application and be in touch if you are successful.
Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before any advertised closing date. We therefore, encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. Applications received after the closing date will not be processed.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK, therefore successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK by the start of their employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.
SWARCO UK & Ireland Ltd
Unit 5
Vermont Place
Tongwell
Milton Keynes
MK15 8JA
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