Software Testing Engineer

Software Testing Engineer required for long term contract assignment based in Stevenage.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Systems proving: Experience in E2E software testing at scale/large complex programs.
• Python coding experience.
• Experience in using HP, IBM ALM/ETM, Doors, JIRA.
• Familiarity with SCRUM agile mind-set and methodologies for software development.
• ISTQB: Software testing certifications.

Desirable Skills

• Software testing in Defence Industry.
• Simulation/ Emulators experience.

Responsibilities:

• Test/Proving Planning
  • Both be able to work off formal requirements and to flexibly interpret customer needs to form a vision of how the software should behave.
  • Understanding design and architecture including defining software test bed requirements.
  • Developing comprehensive software test plans, designs, and specifications.

• Test/Proving Conduct
  • 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 data analysis of logs to identify issues and demonstrate compliance to requirements.
  • Executing formal software qualification testing.

• Test/Proving Reporting
  • 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.

• Technical Knowledge
  • Knowledge of Agile Scrum.
  • Understanding software Logs/Data analysis.
  • Understanding of CI/CD software pipeline.
  • software verification and validation, and understanding technical requirements.

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