Our client has an opportunity for a Software Test Engineer to join them on a contract basis for 12 months. You will be working on innovative solutions in the Geospatial domain. The role is more than a tester. The Engineer will be involved in the entire software development lifecycle, helping shape the quality of complex, real-world, cloud-based systems.

Role: Software Test Engineer
Location: Newcastle or Guildford, 2 days per week onsite
Hours: 35 per week
Hourly Rate: £60 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35
Clearance: SC required on submission

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborating closely with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to ensure software quality at every step.
• Task estimation in accordance with sprint planning.
• Design of tests within an agile environment using a test management tool. We use the Xray Test Management application for Jira.
• Designing and executing automated and exploratory tests, particularly in RESTful API environments.
• Contributing towards researching, evaluating and managing test automation frameworks.
• Support Test Readiness and Verification Reviews.
• Ability to complete test phases independently and within a team environment.
• Collaborate with partner teams to prepare and execute Integration and Acceptance Tests.
• Adhering to rigorous engineering standards.
• Contribute to Integration and Configuration Management plans

Requirements:

• Agile development experience
• Ability to support the Product Owner in defining acceptance criteria for user stories
• Testing REST Architecture using Postman or Bruno
• Ability to self-motivate and to work well within a team environment.
• Ability to promote innovation in self and others
• Ability to interact with internal & external stakeholders in a confident and professional manner
• Ability to deliver to quality, cost and schedule
• Good attention to detail

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately!

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