Software Testing Engineer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Software Testing Engineer to join a specialist Integration and Systems Validation team, supporting the testing and integration of advanced digital simulation and experimentation products within a dynamic and growing area of the business.
This role performs end-to-end software testing and proving activities for one or more WSSE products within a software simulation/emulation environment, and reports to the ISV Team Lead.
Key Responsibilities:
* Understanding customer needs and requirements from a proving perspective
* Understanding design and architecture, including defining software test bed requirements
* Developing comprehensive software test plans, designs, and specifications
* Conducting regular progressive software testing assurance during software development cycles
* Leading technical investigations into software defects and emergent behaviours
* Supporting external software integration, trials, and demonstrations with engineering partners and customers
* Conducting logs/data analysis to identify issues and demonstrate compliance to requirements Executing formal software qualification testing
* Providing regular updates to project leads and stakeholders on software functionality
* Writing detailed software test and analysis reports for certification purposes
* Supporting the software delivery and release process, including final certification activities
The ideal candidate would have:
* An understanding of different levels of software systems and the different stakeholders' perspectives
* Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies for software development
* Knowledge of software simulation/emulator environments
The ideal candidate must have:
* Experience in systems proving, with knowledge of how to test and certify complex systems throughout the development lifecycle
* Experience in functional and/or software testing, ideally with verification and validation (V&V) knowledge
* Python scripting experience Software testing experience
* ISTQB software testing certification
This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:
* Company bonus based on performance
* Strong pension contributions from employer and employee combined
* Opportunity for paid overtime
* Generous additional flexi-leave allowance
* Flexible working arrangements
* Enhanced parental leave, including maternity, adoption, shared parental, and paternity leave
* Healthcare cash plan covering everyday healthcare expenses
If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Jack ASAP or apply via this advert!
Please note that due to the nature of the client's business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) / Dual Nationality (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered.
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