MERITUS Talent are working with one of Europe’s leading aerospace & defence organisations for the recruitment of a Software Test Engineer to join on a contract basis in their Portsmouth office. The role is paying £50 per hour via an Umbrella company, for an initial 12 Month period.
Software Test Engineer – Agile Testing | Contract | SC Clearance Required
We're working with a leading organisation in the aerospace and defence sector who are looking for a Software Engineer with strong experience in test automation and agile environments. You'll be part of a collaborative scrum team, contributing across the full development lifecycle on critical projects within the Satellite Communications domain.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute manual and automated tests using Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, and Postman (or similar tools)
- Collaborate with the team to design, implement and test features for a new product
- Estimate tasks as part of sprint planning, contributing to an agile development process
- Interpret Model-Based Systems Engineering diagrams to support testing activities
- Work with GIT and Jira to manage test documentation and development tasks
- Conduct exploratory testing within a REST architecture
- Generate clear and accurate documentation in line with project standards
- Support test readiness reviews and contribute to test boards as guided by the Test Lead
What We're Looking For
- Experience with test automation frameworks using Java and Selenium
- Familiarity with testing RESTful APIs using Postman or similar tools
- Solid understanding of agile development methodologies
- Strong attention to detail and good documentation practices
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
- Comfortable engaging with both internal and external stakeholders
Nice to Have
- Experience working with Model-Based Systems Engineering
- Exposure to regulated or high-compliance environments
Other Information
- Due to the nature of the work, some on-site presence each week will be required. The exact balance of office time will depend on individual project and team needs.
- Candidates must be eligible for, or already hold, active SC clearance.
