Job title: Senior Test Engineer

Location: Cambridge

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE

Start Date: ASAP

We are looking to speak with Senior Test Engineers on behalf of a revolutionary technology company that develop chips and software in Cambridge. Partnering with some of the most prestigious companies in the world, this is an excellent opportunity for a Test Engineer to step-up and advance their career. You will be working in a cross-functional team, working alongside developers.

Your daily tasks will include and are not limited to…

• Promoting good engineering practices with a view towards quality
• Contributing to the design, test and where appropriate, development of software working in an agile team using industry best practices
• Helping shape and improve testing methodologies (including ISO 9001 processes) by identifying areas of improvement
• Developing effective test plans
• Using methodical engineering approaches to the analysis and diagnosis of complex issues/defects
• Carrying out design tasks required to complete testing work by developing a solid understanding of the system architecture and proposing changes and improvements where appropriate
• Providing testing solutions to problems, supporting the delivery of solid and robust components implemented
• Encouraging teams to follow test processes and aid in the development of automated tests with appropriate coverage for all developed features.
• Demonstrating confidence and diplomacy in presenting issues. Exploring a range of possibilities for resolving issues and achieve acceptable compromises
• Communicate effectively with others at various levels of the organisation.
• Actively partaking and contributing to team meetings
• Mentor junior members of the team
• Managing multiple objectives, prioritising, and seeking help early if deadlines are at risk of being met
• Presenting, documenting and reviewing technical information aimed at both technical and non-technical colleagues (e.g. a release note) - clearly, concisely and appropriately targeted to the audience.
• Communicating clearly with established technical contacts and existing partners to resolve technical issues, being aware of what can/cannot be communicated to external contacts
• Articulating company strategy and customer needs, and how they relate to current work
• Occasionally travelling for work as requested

The ideal candidate will…

• Consider themselves a self-starter
• Have strong scripting skills (Python advantageous)
• Have embedded experience (advantageous)
• Be an excellent communicator
• Be an analytical thinker
• Have ISTQB certification (advantageous)
• Have 4+ years testing experience (manual and automation)

Benefits Include… 

• 10% bonus
• Flexible working