We have a great opportunity for an experienced Software Development Engineer in Test to join our excellent software development team based in central Cambridge (CB2). GMSL is the market-leading provider of 24/7 energy portfolio management services and software in Europe and plays a vital role in the energy business. We have unparalleled expertise in the industry, built up over 25 years of operating in energy markets throughout Europe. Our software is used by some of the largest energy companies in the world and is developed using our unique operations experience, giving us clear insight into our customers’ needs. For more background on GMSL see https://www.gmsl.co.uk We develop software using an agile approach, which focuses on our ability to respond to change. Our culture is broadly based on Extreme Programming (XP) practices, but we take a pretty pragmatic view about this. We develop software in a number of small product teams, each focused on one of our software products. Testers are an integral part of our product teams working alongside developers and business experts in every stage of the software development process. Our work is very collaborative, and having a friendly office environment is very important to us. We trust the teams who do the work to learn how best to do it. Responsibilities Once you have gained an understanding of the product under development, the role will include the following responsibilities: Participating with the rest of the team in identifying areas of risk. Determining how they can be mitigated and where testing can add value. Creation and maintenance of tools to aid exploratory testing Creation and maintenance of tools to run simulations looking for performance/load/stress testing issues. Creation and maintenance of automated integration tests. Helping to recreate and troubleshoot issues. Acceptance testing in collaboration with the Product Owners. Your experience We are looking for someone who: Has 3 years’ experience in software development as a software tester or engineer, or similar role. Has demonstrable experience of programmatically testing complicated software products. Has a technical, inquiring mind, and enjoys problem solving and lateral thinking. Has good interpersonal skills and enjoys collaborating with others. Everything we do is done as part of a team, so being able to cooperate with others to meet shared goals, empathise, and form trusting relationships is key. Salary and benefits Salary will be reflective of your level of experience. Location Central Cambridge – Hybrid (2-3 days a week in office) Job type Permanent Hours Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours per week All our software teams spend at least one day a week in our office and this role requires 2-3 days a week in our office, so you need to be based within easy travel to Cambridge. Our benefits include: Annual discretionary bonus scheme Company pension scheme (6% employer contribution) 25 days’ holiday Private health care Flexible working hours and remote working Casual dress and a relaxed environment Employee assistance program Loyal service award Cycle to Work scheme Fresh fruit and great coffee Free access to Cambridge University Botanic Gardens Monthly team pub lunches How to apply Simply email us your CV and covering letter to recruitgmsl.co.uk. GMSL have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK, proof of right to work in the UK will be requested prior to employment. Recruitment Agencies We are not currently accepting recruitment agency applications, we’ll be in touch if we need you to help us. Thanks for your understanding.