Graduate Software Test Engineer

RedTech Recruitment
Cambridge, United Kingdom
3 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
£ 37K

Job location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Testing (Software)
Java
JavaScript
Microsoft Windows
Agile Methodologies
Apple Mac Systems
Automation of Tests
Bug Tracking Systems
Software Bug Management
C Sharp (Programming Language)
C++
Communication Softwares
Computer Programming
Linux
Internet Protocol
Python
Regression Testing
Strategies of Testing
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Information Technology
Operational Systems
Go

Job description

  • Writing automation tests using Python
  • Validating the product ensuring it meets the requirements specification.
  • Validating delivered User Stories and Bug fixes
  • Writing and running Test Cases and Test Plans
  • Running regression tests to verify functional and system integrity
  • Supporting the development team by replicating field issues
  • Reporting issues via the bug-tracking tool
  • Participating in developing testing strategies
  • Working within Agile development teams

Why would you apply?

  • Excellent working environment, a truly collaborative team
  • An incredible employer who really values their staff, proven by a very high staff retention rate
  • Benefits include 8% pension, private healthcare, and flexible working
  • Learning opportunities and mentoring support from a highly experienced team

Requirements

A brilliant opportunity for a Graduate Software Test Engineer to work for a fast-growing company that develops industry-leading communication software and hardware. Offering a very unique opportunity to see the products you test being used on the live stage in broadcast and critical communications including mission-control space travel! This role has been highlighted as being well suited to a Mathematics or Physics graduate, with some programming knowledge, who loves problem-solving and has a methodical approach to work. We also welcome applications from experienced test engineers., * Educated to degree level or equivalent in a STEM subject such as Maths, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering - due to the analytical requirements for this role people from Physics or Mathematics backgrounds tend to do very well

  • Good prgoramming knowledge in Python
  • Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail - you noticed the typo above and it bugged you
  • Experience testing code
  • A love of problem-solving
  • Positive, can-do mentality and a team player
  • You are not set on being a 'Software Developer' and love the idea of a highly technical, problem-solving role
  • Any experience in the following is beneficial: IP networking, scripting experience, use of multiple operating systems (Linux, Mac OS X, Windows), Keywords - Test Engineer / QA Engineer / Software Engineer / Software Developer / Graduate / Software Engineer in Test / Automation Test / Computer Science / C++ / Java / C# / JavaScript / Go / Golang / Programmer / Test Engineer / Software Engineer / Electronic Engineering / Software Developer / Programming / Coding / programmer / Coder / BSc / BEng / MMath / Meng / MSc / MA / Computer Science / research / science / post-doc / post-doctorate / Ph.D. / Mathematics / Natural Sciences / Engineering / Physics / Astrophysics / Trainee / Entry Level / Junior

Benefits & conditions

Salary: £31,000 for a Graduate, more for experienced + competitive plus 8% pension, healthcare etc.

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