Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Innovate Recruitment Ltd
Gloucester, UK
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Configuration Management Software Quality Document Management Systems Requirements Management Software Engineering Software Quality Assurance (SQA) SC Clearance

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with experience in software development, software engineering or software quality assurance to further develop their career within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment. You will work closely with engineering teams, providing independent quality assurance support across complex software projects and helping ensure the highest standards are maintained throughout the software development lifecycle., As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting software teams in the application of quality processes, standards and best practices, ensuring products are delivered in accordance with customer, regulatory and business requirements., * Supporting software engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle

  • Providing independent software quality assurance across multiple projects
  • Leading project quality assessments and reviews
  • Identifying quality risks, issues and opportunities for improvement
  • Producing quality reports and presenting findings to project stakeholders
  • Supporting audit and assurance activities
  • Ensuring compliance with internal processes, industry standards and customer requirements
  • Working collaboratively with engineering, project management and quality teams to drive continuous improvement

Requirements

Due to the sensitive nature of the projects supported by this role, applicants must be sole British nationals and hold a current British passport., Applicants are likely to have experience in software engineering, software development, software quality assurance or a related technical discipline.

You should be able to demonstrate:

  • Experience working within software development or software quality environments
  • Understanding of software development lifecycles and quality assurance principles
  • Knowledge of software processes, standards and assurance requirements
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • The ability to influence and challenge constructively when required
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • The ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively within a wider team
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable experience includes:

  • Software quality auditing experience
  • Knowledge of configuration management practices
  • Experience with requirements management and documentation control systems
  • Understanding of recognised software standards and assurance frameworks
  • An Engineering degree or equivalent relevant experience

Security Requirements

Due to the sensitive nature of the projects supported by this role, applicants must be sole British nationals and hold a current British passport.

Candidates must also be eligible to obtain and maintain UK security clearance. Unfortunately, applications from dual nationals or individuals who do not meet the nationality requirements cannot be considered.

About the company

Our client, a leading engineering and technology organisation operating within the defence and national security sector, is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to join their Software Quality team in Bristol.

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