Senior Software Test and Validation Engineer

Senior Software Test and Validation Engineer Southeast Kent £competitive, negotiable + generous bens Contact: Emily or Sammy at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR UK SC SECURITY CLEARANCE. VISA SPONSORSHIP CANNOT BE OFFERED. This is a senior-level role within a growing technology company working on complex, safety-focused engineered products. With strong investment across engineering, this is the ideal time to join and shape how software testing is delivered across the organisation. WHAT YOU LL BE DOING Software Test Strategy and Process Ownership Building and maintaining structured test environments for embedded and application software Creating validation and verification processes aligned to both new and evolving product requirements Translating requirements into clear test plans and acceptance criteria Ensuring full traceability and adherence to internal quality processes Hands-On Testing and Analysis Testing firmware and software written in C, C++, C#/.NET Verifying changes, documenting results, raising issues and driving resolution Supporting analysis of defects and root-cause investigations Working closely with software developers to improve code robustness Collaboration and Continuous Improvement Working within Agile-style teams participating in planning, stand-ups, retrospectives Collaborating with electronics, mechanical and systems teams on integrated product testing Acting as a reference point for testing ..... full job details .....