Software Engineer in Test / Software QA in Cambridge

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Building High-Performing Software Teams | Engineering to Leadership

Role: Software QA Test Engineer

Location: Cambridgeshire (Hybrid 2-3 days in office P/W)

We’re looking for a Software QA Test Engineer to join a growing team. This is a chance to work across the full product stack; from embedded Linux and RF systems to networking, cloud, and user interface, making sure everything is reliable, secure, and ready for global rollout.

You’ll be hands‑on with both manual and automated testing, ensuring high‑quality validation of software and hardware. Working closely with developers and system testers, you’ll contribute to test planning, execution, defect tracking, and continuous improvement of automation frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute manual and automated test plans based on requirements
• Run sanity, functional, regression, performance, and usability tests
• Script automation in Python or similar frameworks (e.g. PyTest, Selenium)
• Investigate, log, and track defects through Jira, working with developers on resolutions
• Maintain and enhance automated test environments
• Produce clear test documentation including scripts, reports, and cases
• Drive improvements in QA processes and tools

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• Solid understanding of software development and QA methodologies
• Experience testing embedded systems and Linux-based software
• Knowledge of Git version control
• Familiarity with cloud and web technologies
• Excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of 5G NR
• Networking fundamentals; tools like Wireshark and packet analysers
• CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Kubernetes
• Database/SQL knowledge
• Familiarity with SNMP, NETCONF, and YANG
• RF principles and digital/analog circuit basics

Keywords

QA Engineer, Software Testing, Test Automation, Python, PyTest, Selenium, Linux, Embedded Systems, 5G, Networking, Wireshark, Git, Jenkins, Kubernetes, SQL, Jira, Agile, NMS, Cloud

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Telecommunications and IT System Custom Software Development

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