Software Test Engineer

Our client has an opportunity for a Software Test Engineer to join them on a contract basis for 12 months. You will be working on innovative solutions in the Geospatial domain. The role is more than a tester. The Engineer will be involved in the entire software development lifecycle, helping shape the quality of complex, real-world, cloud-based systems.

Role: Software Test Engineer
Location: Newcastle or Guildford, 3/4 days per week onsite
Hours: 35 per week
Hourly Rate: £60 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35
Clearance: SC required on submission

What you'll be doing:

Collaborating closely with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to ensure software quality at every step.
Task estimation in accordance with sprint planning.
Design of tests within an agile environment using a test management tool. We use the Xray Test Management application for Jira.
Designing and executing automated and exploratory tests, particularly in RESTful API environments.
Contributing towards researching, evaluating and managing test automation frameworks.
Support Test Readiness and Verification Reviews.
Ability to complete test phases independently and within a team environment.
Collaborate with partner teams to prepare and execute Integration and Acceptance Tests.
Adhering to rigorous engineering standards.
Contribute to Integration and Configuration Management plansRequirements:

Agile development experience
Ability to support the Product Owner in defining acceptance criteria for user stories
Testing REST Architecture using Postman or Bruno
Ability to self-motivate and to work well within a team environment.
Ability to promote innovation in self and others
Ability to interact with internal & external stakeholders in a confident and professional manner
Ability to deliver to quality, cost and schedule
Good attention to detailIf you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately!

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