Software Test Engineer

Location:

Royston (SG8)
Duration: 12-month contract initially with the potential to be extended

Hours:

9am - 5:30pm with hybrid working considered
Salary: 50.15 per hour outside IR35
Job Reference: 35960

Polytec are seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer to support the development and validation of complex software systems for our Royston based client. You will work closely with product, development, and architecture teams to ensure high-quality, reliable software delivery.

Responsibilities

Gather, analyse and validate requirements with cross-functional stakeholders
Contribute to software design through reviews, prototyping and test case development
Produce test plans, QA documentation and test summary reports
Implement and maintain automated tests at unit, smoke and regression levels
Validate integrated software and hardware systems
Support development and technical support teams as required

Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
Strong hands-on experience developing and testing commercial software
High-level proficiency in C#, C or C++ and XML
Solid knowledge of object-oriented programming and modern SDLC practices

Experience with some of the following is desirable:
- Windows Forms, WCF, WPF
- SQL and database programming
- Hardware interfaces (serial, network, USB)
- GUI development and performance optimisation
Strong communication skills with a proactive, results-driven approach

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!