Software Testing Engineer

MERITUS are recruiting for a Software Testing Engineer to join our defence client on an initial contract for 6 months in Stevenage with a minimum of 3 / 4 days a week onsite.

SOFTWARE TESTING ENGINEER - SC CLEARED - INSIDE IR35 - £60.81 PER HOUR (£449 PER DAY) - STEVENAGE (ONSITE - NON NEGOTIABLE) - MUST HAVE SYSTEMS PROVING EXPERIENCE - HP / IBM / ALM / ETM - SECTOR: DEFENCE

MERITUS Talent is proud to be supporting a leading organisation within the defence and advanced technology sector in the appointment of a Software Test & Validation Engineer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist team working at the forefront of simulation, software integration and systems validation . The team develops and integrates real-time software components used to simulate complex systems and subsystems, supporting products throughout their lifecycle.

You'll work within a highly technical, collaborative environment, contributing to everything from early-stage concept demonstrations and software development through to systems integration, customer trials and training.

The role is based within a cutting-edge digital simulation and experimentation environment and offers plenty of variety. Projects can range from rapid, short-term technical initiatives through to larger, strategically important programmes.

The Role

Reporting to the Test & Validation Team Lead, you will take ownership of the end-to-end software testing and validation lifecycle for one or more products operating within software simulation and emulation environments.

Your responsibilities will cover test planning, execution, technical investigation, analysis and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Test & Validation Planning

Translate formal technical requirements and customer needs into clear software testing strategies.

Develop an understanding of software architecture and system design to define appropriate test environments and test-bed requirements.

Produce comprehensive software test plans, specifications and test designs.

Identify appropriate test approaches across the software development lifecycle.

Test & Validation Execution

Perform progressive software testing and a...