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# Software Test Engineer

- **Company:** Tec Partners
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Salary:** £45,000.0 - £50,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, DevOps, Groovy, Python (Programming Language), Remote Access Technology, Selenium, Bug Reporting, Atlassian Tools, Web Technologies, Software Version Control, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.tecpartners.co.uk/careers/31775/index5/Software-Test-Engineer-Permanent-Cambridgeshire

## About the Role

* Proven experience in automated software testing using Python
 * Solid understanding of Agile development practices
 * Strong source control and bug reporting skills
 * Excellent attention to detail and communication abilities
 * Experience working effectively in a hybrid or remote environment

Desirable experience: DevOps, performance or security testing, Selenium/web technologies, Jenkins/Groovy, Atlassian tools, or ISTQB certification.

## Description

As part of their continued growth and investment in engineering excellence, our client is looking for a Software Test Engineer with strong automation skills to join their collaborative QA team. This role offers the chance to work across the full testing lifecycle - from feature inception through to release - ensuring the delivery of high-quality, reliable software used worldwide.

You'll work closely with developers, write and maintain Python-based automated tests, enhance the existing test framework, and play a key role in improving testing processes across the business. The culture is supportive, forward-thinking, and built on continuous learning and innovation.


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