Software Test Engineer

SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER

• £60 per hour via Umbrella | Initial 12-month contract
• Hybrid role – 3 days per week onsite in Newcastle or Guildford
• Opportunity to work on innovative cloud-based Geospatial systems within an Agile Scrum environment
• SC clearance eligibility required
• 35-hour working week

Our client is delivering complex, cutting-edge software solutions within the Geospatial and cloud technology space, supporting large‑scale engineering programmes and modern digital platforms. Working within a collaborative Agile environment, their teams are focused on delivering high‑quality, scalable systems using modern engineering practices. Due to continued project demand, they are looking for an experienced Software Test Engineer to join the team.

You will join a dynamic Agile Scrum team supporting the quality assurance of innovative Geospatial software systems. Working closely with developers, Product Owners, and stakeholders, you will contribute throughout the full software development lifecycle.

You will design and execute tests across RESTful API environments, support sprint planning and test readiness activities, contribute towards automation framework improvements, and help maintain rigorous engineering and integration standards.

• Agile software development/testing experience
• Experience testing REST Architecture APIs
• Strong experience using Postman or Bruno
• Ability to support Product Owners with acceptance criteria definition
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within Agile teams
• Ability to deliver to quality, cost, and schedule expectations