Software Tester

Theale, Reading or Colchester, Essex

Permanent, Full time

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We’re building something powerful. Let’s build it together.

We've delivered high-performance embedded computing solutions for four decades across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace.

As a Software Tester, you will support the testing and validation of firmware, drivers, operating systems, and system-level software. You will work closely with developers, hardware engineers, and senior testers to execute test plans, identify defects, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our quality assurance processes.

• Execute functional, regression, and performance test plans for embedded software and system-level applications.
• Conduct manual testing and support the development of automated test scripts where applicable.
• Log, track, and verify defects using the company’s issue-tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
• Assist in preparing and maintaining test documentation, including test cases, reports, and procedures.
• Collaborate with software and hardware teams to understand product functionality and test requirements.
• Support system integration and validation testing on real hardware platforms.
• Ensure all testing adheres to internal and industry standards for reliability and safety.

• Technical qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, or a related discipline.
• A solid understanding of software testing principles and software development life cycles.
• Experience with Linux.
• Knowledge of Windows, or RTOS environments.
• Debugging hardware setup to perform the software testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated with a keen interest in learning new technologies and tools.

• Exposure to embedded systems or hardware–software integration.
• Being able to analyse and debug a failed software test.
• Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., PyTest, Robot Framework).
• ISTQB foundational certificate
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Knowledge of CICD Systems.
• Understanding of networking protocols or hardware interfaces (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, USB).

• 25 days holidays + bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme.
• Annual profit share bonus.
• Cycle to work, Home & Tech and car salary sacrifice schemes.
• Death in service benefit & income protection.
• Employee assistance programme and virtual GP.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• Private Health Insurance through Bupa.
• YuLife wellbeing app.

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.