Software Test Engineer

Innovate Recruitment Ltd
Stevenage, United Kingdom
8 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 50K

Job location

Stevenage, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Testing (Software)
Data analysis
JIRA
Big Data
Continuous Integration
Software Requirements Analysis
Test Data
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
GIT
Integration Tests
Jenkins

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an advanced engineering environment, contributing to a range of fast-moving and complex projects. You'll be involved across the full product lifecycle, from early concept and development through to integration, testing, and end-user delivery. Working as part of a specialist validation team, you will take ownership of the full software testing lifecycle across simulation-based systems. This includes planning test activities, executing testing, analysing results, and producing clear technical reports to support delivery and performance assurance. Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, design, and execute end-to-end software testing and verification activities across the full development lifecycle
  • Develop test plans, test cases, and test environments based on system requirements and architecture
  • Conduct functional and integration testing within simulation or emulation environments
  • Investigate and resolve software defects, anomalies, and emergent behaviours
  • Analyse test data and system logs to validate performance and ensure compliance with requirements
  • Produce clear technical reports and certification evidence to support product release
  • Collaborate with software, systems, and integration teams to support development, trials, and demonstrations
  • Support software releases and continuous integration pipelines through structured testing and validation

Requirements

  • Experience in software testing, verification & validation (V&V), or systems proving

  • Strong Python scripting skills for testing, automation, or data analysis

  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools and workflows (e.g. Git, Jenkins)

  • Experience working with Agile/Scrum development environments

  • Ability to analyse complex datasets and system logs

  • Understanding of testing complex systems or simulations

  • Knowledge of tools such as JIRA, DOORS, or similar requirements/test management tools

  • ISTQB certification (or similar) is desirable Ideal Candidate

  • Detail-oriented with a methodical and analytical approach

  • Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to investigate complex issues

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment

  • Passionate about quality, testing, and system performance

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