Software Test Engineer

Software Test Engineer (Manual & Automation Testing)
Location: Gloucester – On‑site 3 Days per Week

Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience)

We are seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer to join a growing engineering team.

This is a hybrid role based in Gloucester, with an expectation of on‑site working three days per week.

The right candidate will have at least two years of commercial experience in software testing, and a strong mix of manual and automation skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build and maintain unit tests for software under development
• Develop and execute test cases to validate functional and non‑functional requirements
• Debug software and firmware defects using appropriate tools
• Perform manual and automated testing of desktop applications (VB.Net)
• Report, track, and assist in the resolution of software bugs
• Work within Agile sprint cycles and contribute to continuous improvement
• Build and manage GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automation testing
• Develop UI automation scripts
• Use version control (e.g. Git) for test code and artifacts
• Produce and maintain test documentation including test plans, test reports, and operational manuals
• Conduct regression, system, ad‑hoc and hardware‑integrated testing

About You:

• Minimum 2 years’ commercial experience in software testing, including automation
• Proficient in manual & automated testing, especially for desktop applications in VB.Net
• Experience with UI automation tools (like SikuliX)
• Hands‑on experience with setting up and using CI/CD pipelines (GitLab preferred)
• Strong debugging skills, including firmware/software level work
• Good experience working in Agile development environments
• Excellent written & verbal communication; strong documentation skills

Note: All applicants must be able to work in the UK without VISA Sponsorship   Please apply to find out more.