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Software Test Engineer
- enfield, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent
- Full time
- £45 - £55 Per Hour
Job Description
Software Test Engineer
Employment Type: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: North London
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
Opportunity Overview
A leading technology and engineering company specialising in defence systems is seeking a Software Test Engineer to join its growing software engineering team. This position plays a key role in building, testing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions that support a range of mission-critical products and services.
This role would suit someone with a solid technical foundation, a collaborative approach, and a keen eye for detail who is looking to develop their skills within a complex engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and test software to support core products and internal systems
- Produce and maintain software build and test specifications
- Work collaboratively across teams to improve the testability and quality of software
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, customers, and technical partners on software-related matters
- Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and practices
- Undertake additional project or testing tasks as required by management
Essential Skills and Experience
- Technical background with a strong understanding of the software engineering lifecycle, particularly test and integration
- At least 1 year of practical experience testing software for PCs running Windows
- Experience writing test plans, specifications, and reports
- Knowledge of scripting or programming languages to assist with automated testing and builds
- Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office
Desirable Skills
- Experience in building software and software installers
- Previous work in a technical or engineering organisation
Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Personal Attributes
- A proactive team player with strong attention to detail
- Able to work independently while contributing to a wider technical team
- Flexible, professional, and comfortable engaging with colleagues and clients at all levels