System Testing Engineer; Maternity Cover

We are seeking a System Testing Engineer (12 months maternity cover) to lead end-to-end system testing, from requirements analysis through to certification, playing a key role in developing and executing robust test strategies.

• Analyse system requirements, functionality, and limitations from a software perspective
• Develop and agree test plans (EPIC/storyboard level) with software teams
• Execute functional testing across software using the Refeyn instrumentation
• Identify, log, and track defects in line with company processes
• Produce clear, detailed test reports and validate fixes through retesting
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) on production instruments
• Support wider team activities as required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

• Advanced experience in software functional testing
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation

• Agile team player
• Proactive in helping others and prioritising to keep things moving

This position is based on-site, min 3 days per week in our Oxford office (Littlemore, Trade City)

• We anticipate a salary between £42,000 and £52,000 for this role, depending on the candidate's experience.
• 25 days annual leave per year in addition to bank holidays
• Up to 7% employer matched pension contribution
• Private health insurance from day one plus critical illness cover, income protection and life insurance
• Give as You Earn and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes.
• Annual Company and Individual bonus scheme

Refeyn offers Yellow Nest Nursery Scheme to all employees once probation is passed, and new parents can benefit from up to 17 weeks fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave, plus an annual allowance for emergency childcare.

All employees receive access to Linked In Learning which offers thousands of courses to support their personal and professional development. We also run frequent training sessions on both hard and soft skills.

Refeyn supports hybrid working where the role allows and offers flexible start and finish times. We also have a subsidised weekly lunch for onsite employees and a vibrant social calendar which includes holiday parties and midsummer festivals plus an annual team budget for managers to plan team‑building activities.

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