Job Description:

Software Validation Engineer

Our client is an internationally recognised engineering company developing advanced sensing, communication and software-driven technology for mission-critical applications. Their products are deployed globally and are trusted to perform in some of the world's most challenging environments.

They are seeking a hands-on validation professional to help assure the quality, reliability and performance of its advanced products. You'll take ownership of validation activities throughout the product lifecycle, from reviewing requirements and shaping test strategy through to automation, system integration and final product sign-off.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants more than conventional software testing. You'll work across complete engineering systems, develop automated test solutions and validate products under genuine operating conditions.

What you'll be doing

• Analysing system designs, requirements, specifications and user stories to create robust validation strategies
• Building, maintaining and executing comprehensive validation plans
• Delivering functional, performance and regression testing
• Developing automated test programs and scripts using languages such as C#, C++, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
• Determining the appropriate balance between manual and automated testing
• Maximising test coverage across critical product features
• Defining requirements for test tools, environments and supporting infrastructure
• Investigating, reproducing, documenting and tracking system issues through to resolution
• Analysing test results and clearly reporting findings to engineering teams and management
• Validating software and hardware systems under real-world operating conditions
• Assessing system robustness, repeatability and environmental tolerance
• Working closely with software, hardware, firmware, project and product specialists
• Supporting continuous improvements to validation processes, automation and test methodology

What we're looking for

• Demonstrable experience of software test automation
• Experience testing across technologies such as web, Windows and APIs, ideally within an engineering environment
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages, including C++, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, DevOps and continuous integration
• Experience working within a structured software engineering environment
• Familiarity with software architecture, design documentation, coding standards and source control
• Experience participating in peer code reviews
• The ability to interpret technical requirements and assess their clarity, completeness and testability
• Strong fault investigation, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience collaborating across multiple product and engineering teams
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

Qualifications

A degree, or equivalent background, in a relevant discipline such as:

• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Engineering
• Mathematics
• Science

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.