Software Test Engineer

Software Test Engineer

Employment Type:Full-time

Employment Type:Permanent

Location: North London

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

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