At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and maintain automated test frameworks for mission-critical software systems.
- Company: Join a leading Central Government defence organisation in Portsmouth.
- Benefits: Competitive pay up to £700pd, with 3 days onsite work.
- Other info: Active DV clearance needed; excellent opportunity for hands-on technical work.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on software quality in a highly regulated environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in functional and non-functional testing required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
MERITUS are recruiting for a Software Tester (SFIA 4) to join a leading Central Government defence organisation in Portsmouth, supporting the assurance, automation, and validation of complex, mission critical software systems.
This role sits within a highly regulated engineering environment where software quality is critical to operational confidence and system reliability. You will be responsible for designing and maintaining automated test frameworks, strengthening regression coverage, and ensuring that every release is supported by clear, repeatable and auditable validation evidence. The work is hands on and technical, requiring a strong understanding of both functional and non functional testing in complex software environments.
Key Responsibilities- Own and maintain automated regression test suites across key system components
- Design and implement functional and non functional testing approaches including robustness and results verification
- Support user acceptance testing readiness aligned to agreed operational use cases
- Ensure defects are clearly reproducible, properly tracked, and verified through to closure
- Strengthen release confidence through structured test reporting and clear documentation
- Embed quality assurance practices across the software lifecycle including testing, verification, and validation.
Software Tester in Portsmouth employer: Meritus Talent
MERITUS is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Portsmouth where innovation meets mission-critical software development. With a strong focus on employee growth and professional development, we provide opportunities to enhance your skills in a highly regulated engineering setting, while enjoying the benefits of competitive pay and a collaborative culture that values quality assurance and teamwork.
