At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and execute software testing to ensure high-integrity systems meet requirements.
- Company: Join a leading defence and maritime technology firm with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to continuous improvement in testing processes.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on mission-critical software in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Software Engineering or related field; experience in software testing required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Overview
In this role you will plan and execute software test activities across the development lifecycle to validate high-integrity systems used in defence and maritime contexts.
You will work with software, systems, and integration engineers to design robust test solutions and verify conformance to requirements.
The position focuses on test planning, execution, and reporting, with emphasis on traceability, defects handling, and continuous improvement of testing processes.
You will contribute to safety-critical software testing and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver thorough verification across complex systems.
This role offers a chance to impact mission-critical software in a highly
Responsibilities
- Plan, manage and deliver software test activities across the software development lifecycle
- Develop manual, automated and regression testing solutions
- Create test plans, specifications, procedures and supporting documents
- Perform software verification and validation activities
- Support software and systems integration testing
- Ensure traceability between requirements, tests and results
- Identify, investigate and document software defects
- Collaborate with software, systems, hardware and integration engineering teams
- Test high-integrity and safety-related software
- Produce clear technical reports and communicate results to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Contribute to continuous improvement of software testing processes and methodologies
- Key requirements
- Degree or equivalent in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline
- Proven experience supporting or leading software testing activities
- Strong understanding of software testing within the software development lifecycle
- Experience planning and delivering manual and regression testing
- Knowledge of software engineering lifecycle processes and tools
- Experience translating requirements into effective test solutions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good technical documentation and report-writing skills
- Ability to communicate with technical specialists and non-technical stakeholders
- communication
- attention to detail
- team collaboration
- Java / Java FX / Net Beans
- C++ / Visual Studio
- Python
Software Test Engineer employer: Morson Group
Morson Group is an exceptional employer, recognised as one of the UK's Best Big Companies to work for, offering a supportive family-run culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With 26 days of holiday, bespoke training programmes, and comprehensive mental health support, employees are empowered to grow and thrive in their roles, particularly within the dynamic Payroll team at our Salford office.
