Test and Development Engineer

Location: Greater London

Test & Development Engineer - Fully remote
Python | Software Testing | QA | API Testing | Automation | CI/CD | Validation | Playwright | Source Control | Simulation Software

We’re working with a pioneering motor sport technology provider that's transforming how top-tier race teams unlock vehicle performance. Their advanced simulation tools are used at the highest levels of the sport — including Formula E, Indy Car, WEC, and Formula 1.

They’re now looking for a Software Test Engineer / QA Engineer  to join their fully remote team of elite engineers. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in assuring the quality, reliability, and accuracy of a cutting-edge engineering software platform.

The Role
Working closely with software engineers and customers, you will help ensure new features and releases meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and physical accuracy.

Key responsibilities include:

Designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test suites and validation frameworks
Owning integration and system testing activities within the software release process
Evaluating simulation and vehicle model behaviour against expected real-world performance
Investigating software issues and working with developers to improve product quality
Developing test harnesses and verification processes across Windows, Linux, and real-time software environments
Supporting automated testing of web applications, user interfaces, and APIs
Contributing to requirements reviews, release validation, and continuous improvement activities
Becoming a key technical interface between customers, engineers, and product teams

Skills & Experience
Applicants should have at least two years' professional experience in software testing, QA, software development, simulation, vehicle performance engineering, or a related discipline and experience in several of the following areas:

Python scripting and automation
Playwright
Software Testing / QA Engineering
API Testing and Validation
Source Control (Git or similar)
Automated Testing Frameworks
Integration and System Testing
Software Release and Validation Processes
Distributed Software Development Environments
Technical documentation and reporting

Desirable Experience
Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

Vehicle dynamics, motor sport engineering, simulation, or physical modelling
Validation of engineering or scientific software
Dev Ops tooling and CI/CD environments
MATLAB / Simulink
Type Script, Angular, MSTest, or similar testing technologies
Experience across multiple motor sport categories, including hybrid and electric vehicles

What's on Offer

salary range £45,000 - £55,000 dependent on experience level (appointment can be made from Engineer up to Lead level)
Fully remote working and to hours that suit you (you really can work anywhere – some of them team base themselves from ski resorts, others from the beach)