Software Test Engineer

Software Test Engineer

Permanent role offering £50 000 - £60 000 DOE + benefits

Hybrid, once per month in Northamptonshire office for 3 days

Unfortunately, we cannot consider candidates with VISA requirements - For this role you need to be eligible for SC clearance.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Software Test Engineer with solid automation and manual testing experience, including Unit/integration/functional/acceptance.

You will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of network applications written in C# by creating, executing, and maintaining test plans, test cases, and automated testing solutions. You will collaborate closely with the development and engineering team to deliver high-quality, bug-free applications.

You will design and run Manual/Automated tests for SaaS product written in C# . NET with Python sub processing. Software is developed in Azure DevOps for Linux/Windows environment.

Key Responsibilities

-Scope, Design, write and deploy Manual & Automated tests needed to confirm feature functionality, security, performance, and reliability of software

-Execute test plans to ensure the features meet the needs of our customers and the company.

-Write and fill test reports that will present performance and risks

-Recommend 3rd party tools to test functionality of developed software

-Reviewing and improving all technical documentation and user guides

-Liaising with Cross department teams to help deliver quality products

Requirements:

-Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

-Experience in defining test environment and planning tests

-Experience in writing and designing Manual & automation tests and testing

-Developing test cases and writing scripts

-Ability to communicate discovered product issues with wider team

-Experience with source control systems such as Git or Azure Devops

-Understanding of Secure Development Lifecycle

-History of creating test-plans and test-suites for automation

-Ability to provide constructive feedback and guide improvements in code quality and testing practices.

Nice to Have:

-Prior experience in testing similar Software product C# .NET Python

-Good understanding of Linux and Windows environments (i.e. setting up users, setting file permissions, ssh, installation/uninstallation of packages, firewall configuration)

-Knowledge of Networking such as TCP/IP and Routing

-Any experience with QA testing are desired

Additional Benefits include:

-Discretionary bonus based on company performance

-Private Medical Insurance

-Life Assurance

-25 days for each holiday year (plus all bank holidays)

-Yearly salary review, normally end of the year

-If you would travel onsite from afar, costs of travelling, accommodation, can be covered.