Software Test Engineer

Software Test Engineer (Manual & Automation Testing)
Location: Gloucester – On-site 3 Days per Week

Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience)

We are seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer to join a growing engineering team.

This is a hybrid role based in Gloucester, with an expectation of on-site working three days per week.

The right candidate will have at least two years of commercial experience in software testing, and a strong mix of manual and automation skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build and maintain unit tests for software under development
• Develop and execute test cases to validate functional and non-functional requirements
• Debug software and firmware defects using appropriate tools
• Perform manual and automated testing of desktop applications (VB.Net)
• Report, track, and assist in the resolution of software bugs
• Work within Agile sprint cycles and contribute to continuous improvement
• Build and manage GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automation testing
• Develop UI automation scripts
• Use version control (e.g. Git) for test code and artifacts
• Produce and maintain test documentation including test plans, test reports, and operational manuals
• Conduct regression, system, ad-hoc and hardware-integrated testing

About You:

• Minimum 2 years’ commercial experience in software testing, including automation
• Proficient in manual & automated testing, especially for desktop applications in VB.Net
• Experience with UI automation tools (like SikuliX)
• Hands-on experience with setting up and using CI/CD pipelines (GitLab preferred)
• Strong debugging skills, including firmware/software level work
• Good experience working in Agile development environments
• Excellent written & verbal communication; strong documentation skills

Note: All applicants must be able to work in the UK without VISA Sponsorship   Please apply to find out more.

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