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# Graduate Test Engineer

- **Company:** RedTech Recruitment
- **Location:** Lutterworth, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** £25,000.0 - £30,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Relational Databases, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), SQL Databases, System Testing, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Specflow, Testcomplete, Bug Reporting, Information Technology, Jenkins
- **Published:** July 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5805171221

## About the Role

* Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar field, or equivalent commercial experience
 * Excellent attention to detail with a strong testing mentality
 * For the automation-focused role: knowledge of automation tools such as SpecFlow, TestComplete, or similar frameworks
 * For the manual-focused role: experience writing and executing test cases and working to test plans
 * Ability to grasp complex systems and learn quickly
 * Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach
 * Beneficial experience: SQL, XML, Jira, Jenkins, relational databases, or web services
 * An interest in working on large-scale, business-critical software systems would be an advantage

## Description

* Testing complex software products within the system test team
 * Writing and executing test cases, creating accurate bug reports, and tracking progress
 * Applying manual and automated testing methods to ensure software quality
 * Working to defined processes and deadlines in an Agile environment
 * Collaborating with other Test Engineers and Developers to support product development

What this role offers:

 * The opportunity to specialise in automation testing and build a career in software quality assurance
 * A structured training programme with hands-on involvement from day one
 * A supportive culture with excellent collaboration and modern office facilities


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