Software Assurance Specialist

• Provide software assurance across the full development lifecycle
• Evaluate engineering processes and identify risks or gaps
• Ensure correct configuration management and documentation control
• Support teams in meeting relevant standards, such as ISO9001
• Review requirements, design documentation, and process adherence
• Provide objective assurance without executing tests or writing test scripts
• Engage confidently with software and hardware engineering teams
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders

• Experience with full lifecycle software development (design, coding, build, integration, release)
• Strong background in Software Engineering, especially Embedded C/C++
• Ability to understand technical discussions and translate them into quality and assurance impacts
• Interest in a quality governance and process-focused role
• Confident communication and reasoning skills
• Familiarity with configuration management, requirements management, and document control
• Understanding of quality standards and auditing practices is beneficial
• Ability to influence without authority

• Dynamic (hybrid) working, 2-4 days per week on-site
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Engagement in a cutting-edge defence and security environment
• Supportive team-oriented work atmosphere
• Comprehensive employee benefits package

Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Software Assurance Specialist to join their team in Bristol.