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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** 17918
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Test Scripts
- **Published:** July 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/42104122/

## About the Role

testing experience Understanding of testing frameworks and methodologies Experience working in Agile development environments Strong problem-solving skills Why join? Work on impactful defence and national security programmes Collaborate with experienced engineers and technical specialists Work with modern technologies across software, data, cloud, and security Access strong career development and learning opportunities Be part of a team solving complex challenges in secure environments TPBN1_UKTJ

## Description

Test Engineer Locations: Bristol & Cheltenham Salary: £40,000 - £70,000 Were supporting a leading defence and national security technology organisation delivering secure, mission-critical solutions for government and defence customers. Their teams work on complex programmes across software engineering, data, cloud, and cyber security, using cutting-edge technology to solve some of the most challenging problems in the sector. With a strong focus on technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation, they offer engineers the opportunity to work on impactful projects while developing their skills alongside highly experienced teams. What youll be doing: Designing and executing automated test solutions Supporting software quality throughout the development lifecycle Creating and maintaining test scripts and frameworks Working closely with developers and engineering teams Improving testing processes and automation capability What we're looking for: Experience in software testing Automation


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