Software Test Engineer - Unit Test

Job Title: Software Test EngineerLocation: Rugeley, StaffordshireTerm: 12 MonthsIR35: INSIDEHourly Rate: DOEI am seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary engineering team delivering safety- and mission-critical software.This is a hands-on testing role for someone who is comfortable working at code level as well as system level. You will work closely with Software Engineers, Systems Engineers and Quality teams, taking ownership of unit, integration and regression testing across Windows and Linux environments.You will play a key role in strengthening automated testing, maintaining CI pipelines and ensuring robust, traceable test evidence from requirements through to results.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, review and maintain unit tests for new and legacy software.Develop and maintain automated integration and regression test suites across Windows and Linux.Derive test cases from requirements and maintain requirements-to-test traceability.Manage test workflows and artefacts within Jira and Confluence.Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, including Bitbucket Pipelines, Bamboo or Jenkins.Investigate, reproduce and document software defects, working closely with developers through to resolution.Produce test plans, specifications, reports and evidence packs for internal and customer review.Monitor code coverage, test pass rates and defect trends, identifying opportunities for improvement.Support code reviews from a testing and ..... full job details .....