Software Test Engineer (Applications)

LOCATION:DERBY, ENGLAND / HYBRID (MINIMUM 2 DAYS PER WEEK IN OFFICE)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FULL TIME, PERMANENT

Would you like to be part of an award-winning technology company at the forefront of computer graphics, video capture, and digital display solutions?

Founded in 1982, Datapath has grown into a global leader in video processing, control, and management solutions. Today, our technology is distributed across five continents and trusted by end customers in more than 100 countries. You’ll find our solutions powering critical and high-impact environments spanning Medical, Digital Signage, Security, Retail, and many other sectors.

We’re recognised for delivering class-leading products, backed by exceptional customer support. Our commitment to innovation and reliability has earned us a reputation for providing unbeatable service tailored to complex and specialised requirements.

As a successful and continuously expanding organisation, we operate from offices in the UK, US, and Japan, supporting customers in every major global market. Joining Datapath means becoming part of a forward-thinking company where your work contributes to cutting-edge technology that’s used worldwide.

Building on our continued success, we’re excited to be recruiting a Software Test Engineer for our Applications team. This role offers the opportunity to work on industry-leading technology and play a key part in delivering outstanding products to customers worldwide.

Role Purpose & Responsibilities:

As a Software Test Engineer within our Applications team, you’ll be a valued member of a collaborative and agile Development team, ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of software used by customers around the world. Working across the full development lifecycle, you’ll help build confidence in our applications from the outset, analysing requirements, designing effective test approaches, and supporting testing, deployment, and continuous improvement activities.

Using your analytical and problem-solving skills, you’ll create and execute effective tests, investigate issues, identify opportunities for improvement, and work closely with software engineers and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet business and customer needs. You’ll also contribute to maintaining a stable continuous integration testing environment and support the ongoing enhancement of our testing practices.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys understanding how systems work, takes pride in delivering robust and reliable software, and is keen to learn and develop. You’ll be comfortable managing your own workload, working across multiple priorities, and contributing ideas that help improve both our products and ways of working.
This role can be either fully office-based or hybrid, with the team working from the office two days a week,
typically Tuesday and Thursday.

Skills and Experience:

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Proven experience of software testing, with the ability to apply testing principles effectively within an applications software environment.




• A good understanding of software testing methodologies, including functional and regression testing, together with knowledge of the software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.




• Experience using software version control and project management tools, such as Git and Azure DevOps.




• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to listen effectively and communicate clearly.




• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills, with a logical and methodical approach to identifying and investigating issues.




• Excellent attention to detail, with a thorough and structured approach to testing and documenting results.

The following may also be advantageous:

• Experience with automated testing, both UI and API
  o Selenium
  o Python and the Pytest framework




• Use of AI agents in testing




• A relevant software testing qualification, such as ISTQB Foundation Level certification.




• 27 days’ annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), increasing with length of service, with the option to buy or sell additional leave




• A non-contractual, discretionary profit share bonus scheme




• Bupa Private Healthcare to support your health and wellbeing




• Life Assurance at three times your salary, providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones




• Cycle2Work scheme to promote a healthier lifestyle and greener commute




• Electric Vehicle Scheme to provide a cost-effective way to make greener travel choices




• Technology discount scheme, offering savings on a range of everyday tech

Access to some benefits is subject to successful completion of probation

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, with eligibility covering a minimum of 2 years from the start of employment to ensure successful development in the position. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, either now or at any point in the future.

Closing Date: This role will close on 16 November 2026

Interview Dates: First stage interviews will be held online during w/c 30 November

Second stage interviews will be held in-person at our Derby office during w/c 7 December

If you don’t hear from us by 27 November, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we’re unable to provide individual feedback prior to interview stage.

If you’d like more information about this role, you’re welcome to email us at jobs@datapath.co.uk.