Software Engineer in Test / Software QA

Role: Software QA Test Engineer

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000

Location: Cambridgeshire (Hybrid 2-3 days in office P/W)

We're looking for a Software QA Test Engineer to join a growing team. This is a chance to work across the full product stack; from embedded Linux and RF systems to networking, cloud, and user interface, making sure everything is reliable, secure, and ready for global rollout.

You'll be hands-on with both manual and automated testing, ensuring high-quality validation of software and hardware. Working closely with developers and system testers, you'll contribute to test planning, execution, defect tracking, and continuous improvement of automation frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute manual and automated test plans based on requirements
• Run sanity, functional, regression, performance, and usability tests
• Script automation in Python or similar frameworks (e.g. PyTest, Selenium)
• Investigate, log, and track defects through Jira, working with developers on resolutions
• Maintain and enhance automated test environments
• Produce clear test documentation including scripts, reports, and cases
• Drive improvements in QA processes and tools

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• Solid understanding of software development and QA methodologies
• Experience testing embedded systems and Linux-based software
• Programming skills in Python or JavaScript, plus scripting in Bash/PowerShell
• Knowledge of Git version control
• Familiarity with cloud and web technologies
• Excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of 5G NR
• Networking fundamentals; tools like Wireshark and packet analysers
• CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Kubernetes
• Database/SQL knowledge
• Familiarity with SNMP, NETCONF, and YANG
• RF principles and digital/analog circuit basics
• ISTQB Foundation certification

Keywords

QA Engineer, Software Testing, Test Automation, Python, PyTest, Selenium, Linux, Embedded Systems, 5G, Networking, Wireshark, Git, Jenkins, Kubernetes, SQL, Jira, Agile, NMS, Cloud