At a Glance
- Tasks: Review software requirements, design test cases, and track defects to ensure high-quality software.
- Company: Join a supportive engineering team focused on innovative products.
- Benefits: Hands-on experience, mentoring, and structured development opportunities.
- Other info: Ideal for recent graduates looking to grow in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in software testing with real projects and collaborative teamwork.
- Qualifications: Degree in Software Engineering or related STEM field; strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for software quality and problem-solving? We're looking for a Graduate Software Quality Assurance Engineer to join our engineering team and help ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable software for innovative engineering products. This is an excellent opportunity to launch your career in software testing, working alongside experienced engineers in a supportive environment with plenty of opportunities for training and development.
What you'll do:
- Review software requirements and define test conditions
- Design, execute and maintain manual test cases
- Identify, record and track software defects through to resolution
- Analyse test results and produce clear, accurate reports
- Maintain test documentation and traceability
- Support quality assurance activities throughout the software development lifecycle
- Work closely with software developers to improve product quality
What we're looking for:
- Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline
- Alternatively, a degree in Engineering, Physics or another STEM subject with a strong interest in software quality
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering team
Desirable:
- Knowledge of software testing principles and methodologies
- Understanding of Agile or Waterfall development
- Experience with test management tools such as Azure DevOps or TestRail
- ISTQB Foundation certification, or a willingness to work towards it
Why join us?
This is an ideal role for someone at the start of their software testing career. You'll gain hands-on experience working on real engineering projects while receiving mentoring, structured development and the opportunity to build your skills within a collaborative, high-performing team. The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance and will need to demonstrate five years' UK residency.
Graduate SW Quality Assurance Engineer in Farnborough employer: Gerrell & Hard Ltd.
Gerrell & Hard Ltd. is an excellent employer that values innovation and employee well-being, offering a hybrid working model and flexible hours to support work-life balance. With a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth in the dynamic field of manufacturing engineering, employees are encouraged to develop their skills while contributing to exciting new product introductions in a supportive team environment in Great Yarmouth.
