Job vacancy - Software Test Engineer

Position: Software Test Engineer
Reference: acsSIsoteseng
Location: Royston
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum
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Job Title: Software Test Engineer

Can you generate and carry out thorough tests and debug to a high standard? This is fantastic opportunity to join one of the largest manufactures for the gas detection industry.

Job Overview:

The role software test engineer will involve generating and carrying out thorough test to written software and debugging to a high standard. Liaising closely with the senior software engineer, production managers, production and quality departments to ensure the software introduced and developed is of the highest quality and functionality.

The position is open to both entry level and experienced level applicants and would be ideal for anyone who is wishing to learn and develop within an innovative company possessing an interest in software and electronics.

Job Description:

The role will report to the Engineering Manager and will involve the following:

  • Provide estimate guidance for the effort requirements (hours) and participate in project launch activities.
  • Provide estimates and guidance to project schedule determination.
  • Determine test requirements and specifications from Software Specifications.
  • Develop Test Plans, Procedures and Reports.
  • Execute test processes, procedures and plans including smoke testing.
  • Accurately complete test execution reports for work completed.
  • Assist in evaluating test results for impacts to software usability, vulnerability and reliability.
  • Create automated bug testing using scripts.
  • Carry out final instrumentation testing including debugs.
  • Develop and Execute Critical and safety tests.
  • Upload all new release files onto the web.
  • Utilise and maintain the Bugzilla system to file bugs.

Personal requirements:

  • Be capable of proficiency in the in the areas of expertise necessary for the position being filled with moderate to minimal mentoring, training and oversight.
  • Have the ability to create and modify software test procedures.
  • Have the ability to execute software test procedures as requires to meet the scope of systems requirements.
  • Have knowledge of software, hardware or firmware testing and verification.

Education & Experience:

An Undergraduate (Bachelor) Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science from and ABET accredited school of engineering.

And/ or

3 years software and hardware testing industry experience.

ACS are recruiting for a Software Test Engineer If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Software Test Engineer please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Software Test Engineer It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Software Test Engineer with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Software Test Engineer role you desire.