Software Test Engineer

Essential skills:
Test, Automation, Windows, Selenium, Playwright, Cypress

A leading technology and engineering company specialising in defence systems is seeking a Software Test Engineer to join its growing software engineering team. This position plays a key role in building, testing, and maintaining high‑quality software solutions that support a range of mission‑critical products and services.

This role would suit someone with a solid technical foundation, a collaborative approach, and a keen eye for detail who is looking to develop their skills within a complex engineering environment.

• Build and test software to support core products and internal systems
• Produce and maintain software build and test specifications
• Work collaboratively across teams to improve the testability and quality of software
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, customers, and technical partners on software‑related matters
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and practices
• Undertake additional project or testing tasks as required by management

• Technical background with a strong understanding of the software engineering lifecycle, particularly test and integration
• At least 1 year of practical experience testing software for PCs running Windows
• Experience writing test plans, specifications, and reports
• Knowledge of scripting or programming languages to assist with automated testing and builds
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office
• Experience in building software and software installers
• Previous work in a technical or engineering organisation

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

• A proactive team player with strong attention to detail
• Able to work independently while contributing to a wider technical team
• Flexible, professional, and comfortable engaging with colleagues and clients at all levels

If you’re interested in applying your technical and testing skills to innovative engineering projects, please submit your CV or contact Christian at TEC Partners for more information.