Senior Software Test & Validation Engineer in Sandwich

Senior Software Test & Validation Engineer Southeast Kent £competitive, negotiable + generous bens Contact:
Emily or Sammy at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

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This is a senior-level role within a growing technology company working on complex, safety-focused engineered products. With strong investment across engineering, this is the ideal time to join and shape how software testing is delivered across the organisation.

• Building and maintaining structured test environments for embedded and application software
• Creating validation & verification processes aligned to both new and evolving product requirements
• Translating requirements into clear test plans and acceptance criteria
• Ensuring full traceability and adherence to internal quality processes

• Testing firmware and software written in C, C++, C#/.NET
• Verifying changes, documenting results, raising issues and driving resolution
• Supporting analysis of defects and root-cause investigations
• Working closely with software developers to improve code robustness

• Working within Agile-style teams — participating in planning, stand-ups, retrospectives
• Collaborating with electronics, mechanical and systems teams on integrated product testing
• Acting as a reference point for testing methods, tools and best practice
• Supporting customer troubleshooting relating to software/system behaviour

• Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related technical field
• Strong, proven experience delivering software/firmware validation in industry

• Skilled across test design for C, C++, C# and .NET environments
• Experience with testing firmware on embedded hardware platforms
• Familiarity with tools such as Visual Studio, LabVIEW or similar test systems
• Understanding of structured methodologies, documentation and version control systems
• Exposure to safety-critical or high-reliability systems beneficial
• Ability to read schematics and understand electronics at a functional level

• Highly organised, systematic approach
• Strong communicator, able to influence teams and improve processes
• Detail-focused, analytical, and proactive in problem-solving

• High value engineering investment and expanding teams
• Very stable workforce and modern leadership
• Opportunity to own and shape the entire test approach – brand new role
• Strong engineering structure and excellent cross-team collaboration
• Competitive salary which is negotiable based on experience as well as a generous benefits package