Software Tester (Embedded)
Software Test Engineer (Contract)
Full time on site in Cambridge
Inside IR35, Day Rate: £500
9 months duration
We are looking for an experienced Principal Software Test Engineer to support the development of customer-facing software for an industry-leading all-optical network switch platform. Please note, you will need experience of networking protocols and testing embedded software to be considered for this positon.
Please ensure you live within a commutable distance to Cambridge and hold a valid right to work.
Key Responsibilities:
Full time on site in Cambridge
Inside IR35, Day Rate: £500
9 months duration
We are looking for an experienced Principal Software Test Engineer to support the development of customer-facing software for an industry-leading all-optical network switch platform. Please note, you will need experience of networking protocols and testing embedded software to be considered for this positon.
Please ensure you live within a commutable distance to Cambridge and hold a valid right to work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute test strategies and verification plans
- Create and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts
- Perform hardware/software integration testing
- Troubleshoot software and hardware issues
- Work with protocols including I2C, UART, SPI and USB
- Use tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analysers
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
- Collaborate with engineering, production, NPI and support teams
- Produce test documentation, reports and project artefacts
- Mentor and support other test engineers
- Solid experience testing embedded software
- Strong experience with hardware/software integration testing
- Strong Python programming skills
- Experience with PyTest and/or Nose
- Experience with Jenkins or GitLab CI
- Linux environment and shell scripting experience
- Strong understanding of unit, integration and end-to-end testing
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments