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Senior Build and Test Engineer

Job description

Senior Build & Test Engineer
                                                                           Location: Cambridge (on-site)

A global technology leader and industry leader is looking for a Senior Build & Test Engineer to join its embedded development team. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll take primary ownership of the CI/CD pipeline and automated test systems that underpin a portfolio of industry-leading products.

You’ll work closely with software engineers, product managers, and other key stakeholders to ensure quality, reliability, and scalability across predominantly (but not exclusively) Linux-based products used worldwide.

What you’ll be doing
  • Designing, developing, and maintaining automated test infrastructure, spanning both hardware and software
  • Architecting and improving build and CI/CD systems, with a focus on performance, maintainability, and cost efficiency
  • Monitoring, analysing, and reporting on quality metrics from in-house testing and real-world field data
  • Supporting development teams by diagnosing and resolving build, test, and deployment issues
  • Collaborating with product management and internal stakeholders to prioritise work and maximise impact
What you’ll bring
  • A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
  • 5+ years’ experience in a professional software development environment
  • Hands-on familiarity with Yocto / OpenEmbedded
  • Strong experience with Python, JavaScript, and shell scripting
  • Solid working knowledge of Linux systems (as a user)
Nice to have
  • Experience with digital multimedia or networked systems
  • Exposure to Kubernetes, AWS, or similar cloud technologies
  • Familiarity with Gerrit, GitHub, or other code review platforms
If you feel you are suitable for this role, please don’t hesitate to apply now. For more information, or to discuss your experience/CV, please do get in touch with Jeremy van Waveren at SoCode- Norwich.

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