Software Test Engineer in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Our Client is seeking for a Software Test Engineer to join their expanding team.

About the role:
As a Test Engineer, you will be responsible for the testing of product software and target device applications. Working from initial software specifications you will develop and run test plans for customer acceptance testing, partner compliance, supporting software releases into production and the field, including but not limited to show/distributor/dealer and customer support.

Key responsibilities:
Working to product specifications, you will:
· Develop software test plans for the purpose of testing our products, resolving inconsistencies and issues without supervision.
· Work closely with the APP development team.
· Running and recording of tests, proving compliance of software to specification.
· Interface to software developers and other teams to resolve issues and improve quality.
· Working in the development of cutting-edge features and platforms as well as regression work with existing products.
· Assist the production team with their requirements and with software releases as necessary.
· Identify automated test opportunities and assist with implementation.
· Plan software development and regression test times and feed back to manager.
· Support compliance requirements including working with third party test houses and compliance hardware/software engineers.
· Work with technical support and sales teams with software queries and training with the products that are current and new in the streaming range.

It is the duty of all employees to ensure that processes and system of work is designed to underwrite the continued commitment to the health, safety, and welfare of all members of staff. We will take steps to ensure that our statutory duties are always met, and every employee has a responsibility to co-operate with this undertaking. We also fully accept our responsibility for other persons who may be affected by our activities.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Education:
· Degree qualified ideally in an engineering discipline.
· ISTQB would be preferred but not essential.

Skills:
· Well organised and able to work to tight deadlines - good time management.
· Flexible and proactive in approach to the role - positive attitude essential.
· Ability to work on own initiative and pickup things quickly.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Great team player.
· Problem solving and analytical skills to identify the root cause and resolve performance blockages.
· PC literate and numerate - Microsoft and Windows applications.
· Knowledge of Linux operating systems.

Experience:
· Software testing experience.
· Python Scripting and test automation experience desirable.
· Ability to identify issues, accurately log and record defect records in a tracking system and progress through to closure.
· Experience with networking and serial debugging.
· Fault finding using logic analyser, oscilloscope and multi meter.
· Ability to read schematics and basic soldering skills.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.