Software Test Engineer

Euro Projects Recruitment Enfield (EN1) Permanent Published: 8 hours ago Up to £50,000 per annum
Coalville, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior
Compensation
£ 50K

Job location

Coalville, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Testing (Software)
Microsoft Windows
Build Automation
Automation of Tests
Microsoft Office
Software Maintenance
Software Engineering
Systems Integration
Windows Software Trace Preprocessor
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Test Scripts
Programming Languages

Job description

An established UK-based engineering and technology organisation is looking to recruit a Software Test Engineer to support the build and testing of software used across its products and services. This role would suit a Software Test Engineer with a solid technical background who enjoys working closely with development teams in a practical, hands-on environment., As a Software Test Engineer, you will be responsible for building and testing software, producing test documentation, and supporting software integration activities. The Software Test Engineer will work closely with engineers, customers and collaborators to ensure software is delivered to a high standard., * Building and testing software to support products and services as a Software Test Engineer

  • Producing and maintaining software build and software test specifications
  • Acting as a technical point of contact on software-related matters
  • Supporting and improving the testability of software
  • Assisting with software integration activities across the development lifecycle
  • Undertaking additional project tasks as required

The Software Test Engineer role will occasionally involve travel within the UK and overseas, including visits on board ships., Software Test Engineer, Software Testing, Software Test, Test Engineer, Windows Software Testing, Test Plans, Test Specifications, Test Reports, Software Integration, Software Build, Automated Testing, Engineering Software, Maritime Software

Requirements

  • Technical or engineering background
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Good PC skills, including experience with Microsoft Office
  • Good understanding of the software engineering lifecycle, particularly test and integration
  • Knowledge of scripting or programming languages to support automated builds and testing
  • Willingness to travel occasionally in the UK and abroad

Experience Required

  • At least 1 year's practical experience testing software on Windows-based PCs
  • Experience writing test plans, test specifications and test reports
  • Experience building software and software installers is desirable
  • Previous experience in a similar Software Test Engineer role within a technical or engineering environment is preferred

Qualifications

  • Engineering degree with a strong software content, or equivalent qualification
  • Lower qualifications will be considered where supported by relevant hands-on experience

Personal Characteristics

  • Strong team player with a collaborative approach

About the company

At Euro Projects Recruitment, we connect talented people with outstanding opportunities in Technical, Scientific, Engineering, and Executive roles. Since 1996, we've helped businesses worldwide hire the right talent for permanent and contract positions. We know how important it is to get hiring right, and we use our deep industry insight to help businesses avoid expensive hiring mistakes and build strong, successful teams with well-matched talent. Whether you're an experienced professional or planning your next move, we're here to support you. We work closely with leading employers in Engineering, Scientific R&D, Manufacturing, Technical Sales and Field Service, matching people with roles that align with their skills and goals. Looking for your next opportunity? Our consultants recruit across Automotive, Aerospace, Motorsport, Advanced and Process Engineering, Energy & Utilities, Defence, Sales and Service Engineering.

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