Senior Software Tester

Circle Recruitment
Farnborough, United Kingdom
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 70K

Job location

Farnborough, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Testing (Software)
iOS
Code Coverage
Firmware
Python
Regression Testing
Management of Software Versions
Delivery Pipeline
SC Clearance
Build Management
Software Version Control

Job description

This is a hands-on senior role where you will lead by example and drive improvements across testing practices.

  • Own and optimise mobile test environments
  • Shape and deliver firmware testing and rollout strategies
  • Design and build Python based automation frameworks
  • Lead both manual and automated testing across mobile platforms
  • Collaborate closely with engineering teams to plan releases and improve quality
  • Analyse, report and communicate test results and insights
  • Mentor junior testers and promote best practices
  • Continuously improve tools, processes and documentation
  • Track and report on test coverage, device usage and performance metrics

Security and eligibility requirements:

  • Must be a sole UK national and eligible for SC Clearance
  • Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship

Requirements

Are you passionate about building robust, high-quality products and want to make a real impact on how testing is done? We are looking for a Senior Software Tester to take ownership of testing strategy and elevate quality across complex mobile and device environments.

This is more than a testing role. You will shape automation frameworks, influence technical decisions and mentor others, playing a key part in driving engineering excellence.

We're looking for a detail-driven problem solver with a passion for quality and a strong technical foundation. The ideal candidate will enjoy working across hardware and software and thrive in collaborative environments.

For this role you must be a sole UK national, eligible and willing to undergo Security Check clearance (SC Clearance)., * Strong Python skills for scripting and automation

  • Proven experience in mobile devicetesting and managing test environments
  • Background in automation strategy and or improving testing processes
  • Knowledge of firmwarelifecycle, including deployment, updates and versioning
  • Experience with CI or CD pipelines, version control and automation tools
  • Solid understanding of iOS and Android platforms
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex device interactions
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence to mentor and support others, * Regression Testing
  • Test Manager
  • Software Tester
  • Test Plan
  • Senior Tester
  • Functional Testing
  • Python

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Pension contribution
  • Healthcare
  • Bonus scheme
  • Self-development

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