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# Software Test Engineer

- **Company:** Electus Recruitment Solutions
- **Location:** Stevenage, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), JIRA, Continuous Integration, Scrum Methodology, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Scripting, Gitlab, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815171299-software-test-engineer

## About the Role

* You must hold British Citizenship due to security clearance requirements
 * Experience in systems proving, functional or software testing, or verification and validation
 * Software testing experience working on products
 * Knowledge of Agile Scrum methodologies
 * Familiarity with GitLab, Jenkins, Python scripting, JIRA, IBM PLM/ALM/ETM/Doors
 * Understanding of software test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and simulation/emulation environments
 * ISTQB Software Testing Certifications

## Description

Stevenage or Bristol - hybrid working: 3-4 days per week on-site

Take ownership of software testing for complex defence simulation systems, shaping integration and validation processes that ensure high-quality outcomes.

You will be well-rewarded at this established defence company that produces military weapons systems with bonuses, annual salary reviews, paid overtime and so forth.

You will ensure the quality, functionality and performance of advanced simulation systems.

The Role

 * Plan, conduct and report end-to-end software testing and proving for simulation product
 * Lead technical investigations into software defects and emergent behaviours
 * Support software integration, trials and demonstrations with engineering partners
 * Analyse logs and data to demonstrate compliance with requirements

About You

 * You must hold British Citizenship due to security clearance requirements
 * Experience in systems proving, functional or software testing, or verification and validation
 * Software testing experience working on products
 * Knowledge of Agile Scrum methodologies
 * Familiarity with GitLab, Jenkins, Python scripting, JIRA, IBM PLM/ALM/ETM/Doors
 * Understanding of software test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and simulation/emulation environments
 * ISTQB Software Testing Certifications

Why this role?

 * Exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of technological innovation
 * Supportive work environment with a clear path for development and progression
 * Financial benefits, such as paid overtime and annual bonuses
 * Flexible working arrangements and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criterion will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.


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