Software Test Engineer

Job Description: The Software Test Engineer role at an OEM Client in Gaydon involves testing software applications and systems, developing test plans, and ensuring quality across various computing technologies. The position requires collaboration with development engineers to resolve defects and improve product configurations. This contract role is set to last until March 31, 2026, and is classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for testing software applications or systems software.
• Develops and executes test plans and scripts designed to detect problems.
• Ensures the quality and success of various computing technologies.
• Performs work-flow analysis, documents test results and recommends quality improvements.
• Works with Applications Development/Systems Software Engineers to resolve software defects and diagnose/improve product configuration for current and future modules.
• Conducts configuration management activities including control of initial release, version control and change management in support of new/current products.
• Well versed in scripting languages to automate software test cases.

Skills Required:

• Experience in software testing and quality assurance.
• Proficiency in developing and executing test plans and scripts.
• Knowledge of workflow analysis and documentation of test results.
• Ability to collaborate with software engineers to resolve defects.
• Familiarity with configuration management activities.
• Proficiency in scripting languages for test automation.

Salary (Rate): £27.03 per hour

City: Gaydon

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT