Job Description
Software Test Engineer
Permanent role offering £42 500 - £47 500 DOE + benefits
Hybrid - few visits per month in Northamptonshire office
Unfortunately, we cannot consider candidates with VISA requirements - For this role you need to be eligible for SC clearance.
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Software Test Engineer with solid automation and manual testing experience, including Unit/integration/functional/acceptance.
You will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of network applications written in C# by creating, executing, and maintaining test plans, test cases, and automated testing solutions. You will collaborate closely with the development and engineering team to deliver high-quality, bug-free applications.
You will design and run Manual/Automated tests for SaaS product written in C#. NET with Python sub processing. Software is developed in Azure DevOps for Linux/Windows environment.
Key Responsibilities
-Scope, Design, write and deploy Manual & Automated tests needed to confirm feature functionality, security, performance, and reliability of software
-Execute test plans to ensure the features meet the needs of our customers and the company.
-Write and fill test reports that will present performance and risks
-Recommend 3rd party tools to test functionality of developed software
-Reviewing and improving all technical documentation and user guides
-Liaising with Cross department teams to help deliver quality products
Requirements:
-Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
-Experience in defining test environment and planning tests
-Experience in writing and designing Manual & automation tests and testing
-Developing test cases and writing scripts
-Ability to communicate discovered product issues with wider team
-Experience with source control systems such as Git or Azure Devops
-Understanding of Secure Development Lifecycle
-History of creating test-plans and test-suites for automation
-Ability to provide constructive feedback and guide improvements in code quality and testing practices.
Nice to Have:
-Prior experience in testing similar Software product C# .NET Python
-Good understanding of Linux and Windows environments (i.e. setting up users, setting file permissions, ssh, installation/uninstallation of packages, firewall configuration)
-Knowledge of Networking such as TCP/IP and Routing
-Any experience with QA testing are desired
Additional Benefits include:
-Discretionary bonus based on company performance
-Private Medical Insurance
-Life Assurance
-25 days for each holiday year (plus all bank holidays)
-Yearly salary review, normally end of the year
-If you would travel onsite from afar, costs of travelling, accommodation, can be covered.