An international company who manufactures complexed systems used for navigation are looking to recruit a Software Test Engineer to be responsible for the build and test of software to support the company's products and services. If you have experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle, in particular test and integration, have Python programming skills and have some knowledge of embedded software then this great company with excellent benefits could be your ideal next career move.
Due to the nature of the business candidates must hold a British Passport with 5 years traceable history.
Duties:
- Build and test software to support the company's products and services.
- Be responsible for producing and maintaining software build and software test specifications.
- Act as technical liaison within the company and for customers, and collaborators on software related matters.
- Assist in the improvement and testability of software.
Skills:
- Must have a good Engineering Degree with Software Content or equivalent
- Candidates with extensive experience in a similar role without a degree may be considered
- Some experience of embedded software is require
- Python experience would be preferable
- Must have practical experience of testing software for PCs running Windows.
- Experience of writing test plans, specifications, and reports is essential
- Experience of building software & software installers desirable
- Experience in similar position within a Technical/Engineering organisation preferred.
Knowledge of scripting/programming languages to help automate builds and testing.
Must be willing to travel occasionally to visit and sail with ships in the UK and abroad.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Hours of work are 7.30-4.00 Monday to Thursday with hour lunch and 7.30 to 12.30 Friday
- Stakeholder pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Other benefits include: Employee Assistance Programme, Private Health, Childcare Vouchers and a Subsidised Restaurant
If you would like to discuss this role further, then call Julia at Prime Appointments.