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# Development Test Engineer - Outside IR35

- **Company:** SDL
- **Location:** Stevenage, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, HTML, Microsoft Excel, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Bug Tracking Systems, Software Documentation, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft PowerPoint, Test Execution Engine, Scripting, Test Scripts, Vba Programming Language, Polarion
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/development-test-engineer--outside-ir35/57347859

## About the Role

* Good understanding of software behaviour and development.
 * Understanding of control/command systems and physical/mechanical processes.
 * Knowledge of qualification and statistical methods, including MSA and Six Sigma.
 * Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
 * Experience with tools such as Polarion, Jira or Azure DevOps (ADO).
 * Good reporting skills using Excel, PowerPoint and similar tools.
 * Basic understanding of scripting/pseudo-code such as Python, VBA or HTML.

Personal Skills

 * Independent, proactive and organised.
 * Strong team player with clear communication skills.
 * Practical and solution focused.
 * Flexible and comfortable working within evolving requirements.
 * High attention to detail, with a balance of rigour and creativity.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a technical development environment and play a key role in ensuring the quality and performance of innovative products.

Development Test Engineer - Outside IR35
Skills

 * HTML
 * Jira (Issue & Bug Tracking)
 * Python
 * Test Documentation
 * Test Planning (Scripts)
 * Test Script Development (System)
 * Validation (Testing & Quality)
 * VBA (Excel & Access)
 * Verification (Testing & Validation)

## Description

* Design and plan V&V activities.
 * Create Test Plans, Test Protocols, Test Cases and Test Methods.
 * Support test execution, anomaly management and reporting.
 * Create and maintain test documentation and reporting templates.
 * Review Test Plans, Test Results and technical documentation.
 * Support continuous improvement of test processes and methodologies.