976 Software Quality jobs in the United Kingdom

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our clients Bristol-based Product Assurance Software Quality team for an engineer eager to further develop their quality assurance skills and contribute to the wider Product Assurance community.

You will work on a diverse portfolio of defence programmes, supporting project activities alongside the UK Engineering Directorate's software development teams. Your role will be key in ensuring that hi-tech systems meet stringent quality standards and are delivered to trusted partners globally!

This position offers an excellent platform to build a meaningful career in Quality Assurance.

• Ensure software quality assurance by adhering to defined processes and standards

• Support Project Quality Assessments, identify risks and critical issues, and contribute to monthly reporting

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across programmes to drive quality improvements

• Influence positive change with a collaborative, objective approach

• Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal forms

• Maintain composure under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances

• Work independently while contributing to a functional, integrated team environment

• Understanding or background in software development (full lifecycle) and quality assurance within a process-driven design environment is preferred; however, candidates from diverse industries are welcome

• Knowledge of software processes, including national and international standards and assurance requirements

• Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders

• Experience or knowledge of configuration management, documentation, and requirements management systems is highly beneficial

• Ideally hold an Engineering Degree or equivalent, but relevant experience will also be considered

• Company Bonus: Up to 2,500 (based on company performance)

• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution (employer + employee)

• Overtime: Paid overtime opportunities

• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

• Flexible Working: We support flexible working arrangements

• Enhanced Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus enhancements for paternity, neonatal, fertility treatment leave

• Facilities: Excellent site facilities including subsidised meals and free parking

If you are ready to take the next step in your Quality Assurance career and make a difference in a high-tech environment, I want to hear from you! Get in touch!

Nuclera is a venture-backed biotech company headquartered in Cambridge, UK with significant operations in Boston, USA. Nuclera’s mission is to accelerate discovery by enabling rapid, easy access to functional proteins essential for drug discovery research. Our eProtein Discovery™ benchtop system accelerates protein expression and purification optimization in research labs.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Software Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to define and drive our testing strategy, lead our QA team, and ensure the highest standards of software quality for our groundbreaking eProtein Discovery platform. Join us in shaping the future of protein prototyping technology.

As a QA Team Leader, you’ll bring strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of modern test automation frameworks, and hands-on experience with Javascript and Python coding in frameworks like Cypress and Playwright. You will play a vital role in ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of both our cloud-based and on-instrument software. While no prior biology background is required, curiosity and a willingness to learn are essential. 

This role will be primarily working onsite in our Cambridge, UK office with occasional work remotely from home. 

About the role

• Maintain, expand, and improve our automated test suites across both instrument and cloud platform
• Write detailed bug reports, including clear reproduction steps and relevant evidence (logs, screenshots, videos)
• Champion a quality-first mindset across the engineering organization by promoting best practices such as early test involvement and developing with testability in mind
• Collaborate and regularly communicate with the Nuclera Quality team, product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define and implement robust QA strategies for web applications and connected devices
• Provide clear and actionable test evidence to stakeholders to demonstrate compliance with quality standards
• Line manage and support junior and mid-level QA engineers through mentorship and training

Requirements

Essential:

•  4+ years of hands-on experience in both manual and automated software testing, 
• Strong proficiency in Javascript and Python coding with automated testing frameworks such as Cypress, Playwright, or similar tools
• Demonstrated experience designing and executing risk-based testing strategies, and effectively communicating quality risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaboration in Git-based workflows
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins) and integrating automated tests into development workflows 
• Solid understanding of Linux environments and command-line tools (e.g., bash, ssh, package managers)
• Proven track record of working in Agile/Scrum development teams, including close collaboration with product and engineering teams
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, including the ability to write clear bug reports and actionable test evidence

Desirable:

• 1–2 years in a QA leadership or mentoring capacity
• Experience testing connected devices such as networked laboratory instruments, IoT devices, or embedded systems
• Familiarity with non-functional testing areas, including performance, stress, and scalability testing
• Exposure to quality methodologies such as CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions), 8D Problem Solving, or Six Sigma
• Ability to contribute to test strategy documentation and quality-related process improvements across cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with software security testing principles, including understanding of vulnerabilities and how to test for them

Benefits

What we offer:

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Company bonus scheme of 5%

• Share option incentive scheme 
• Life insurance 
• Private medical insurance and cash plan 
• 25 days' annual leave +

The Opportunity -
We have an exciting opening within our Bristol-based Software Quality Assurance team for an engineer eager to develop their process-driven quality assurance skills while contributing to a wider Quality Assurance community.

You'll work on a diverse range of software programmes, supporting project activities alongside software development teams. Your role will be key in ensuring advanced systems meet the highest quality standards and are delivered to trusted partners worldwide - a vital mission in today's rapidly changing global landscape. This is a chance to make a real impact while building a rewarding career in Quality.

What We're Looking For -
In this role, you'll focus on software quality assurance through strict adherence to processes and standards. We're seeking someone who can:

• Apply knowledge of software development, full lifecycle processes, and quality assurance in a process-led design and development environment.

• Understand software processes, including relevant national and international standards and assurance requirements.

• Use auditing skills to assess compliance and identify improvements (auditing experience is advantageous) .

• Build strong, collaborative relationships across all programmes while maintaining objectivity and influencing change where needed.

• Lead Project Quality Assessments, highlight risks and critical issues, and contribute to monthly reporting.

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and remain calm under pressure when priorities shift.

• Work independently as well as in functional and integrated teams.

• Hold an Engineering degree or equivalent experience, with an understanding of new and emerging technologies.

• Possess knowledge of configuration management, documentation control, and requirements management systems (highly beneficial) .

Location: Bristol or Hertfordshire (relocation package may be available, case by case consideration)

Working Arrangement: Hybrid - typically 2 to 4 days per week on-site, based on workload requirements.

Please reach out for more information and to chat further on this great role!

The Opportunity -
We have an exciting opening within our Bristol-based Software Quality Assurance team for an engineer eager to develop their process-driven quality assurance skills while contributing to a wider Quality Assurance community.

You'll work on a diverse range of software programmes, supporting project activities alongside software development teams. Your role will be key in ensuring advanced systems meet the highest quality standards and are delivered to trusted partners worldwide - a vital mission in today's rapidly changing global landscape. This is a chance to make a real impact while building a rewarding career in Quality.

What We're Looking For -
In this role, you'll focus on software quality assurance through strict adherence to processes and standards. We're seeking someone who can:

• Apply knowledge of software development, full lifecycle processes, and quality assurance in a process-led design and development environment.

• Understand software processes, including relevant national and international standards and assurance requirements.

• Use auditing skills to assess compliance and identify improvements (auditing experience is advantageous) .

• Build strong, collaborative relationships across all programmes while maintaining objectivity and influencing change where needed.

• Lead Project Quality Assessments, highlight risks and critical issues, and contribute to monthly reporting.

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and remain calm under pressure when priorities shift.

• Work independently as well as in functional and integrated teams.

• Hold an Engineering degree or equivalent experience, with an understanding of new and emerging technologies.

• Possess knowledge of configuration management, documentation control, and requirements management systems (highly beneficial) .

Location: Bristol or Hertfordshire (relocation package may be available, case by case consideration)

Working Arrangement: Hybrid - typically 2 to 4 days per week on-site, based on workload requirements.

Please reach out for more information and to chat further on this great role!

Forseven is rethinking what it is to be a car company through powerful technologies and engineering excellence. A new take on an established industry, we’ve got a growing team that is knowledgeable, experienced and deeply passionate about this endeavour.

We’re seeking a Software Quality & Maturity Engineer to join our rapidly growing team. Reporting to our Lead Software Releases and Management Engineer .

This pivotal role will operate in a hybrid capacity from our offices near  Leamington Spa. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most visionary mind-up, where your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our forward-thinking company. With its rapid growth trajectory and dynamic nature, Forseven offers you an exceptional platform to help drive strategy as we expand into new horizons.

What you’ll do

• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of software Function Implementation Plans and ensuring timely project delivery.
• Responsible for managing software issues databases and generating reports and quality metrics for multiple project stakeholders.
• Responsible for generating comprehensive reports and quality metrics for project stakeholders, and quality/change management board, ensuring a common understanding of software quality metrics.
• Ensure software release processes comply with ASPICE standards and support continuous process improvement
• Perform risk assessments to identify potential software vulnerabilities and quality issues before feature deployment.

Who you are

• Degree in software engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related technical field. ·
• Proven track record in managing software quality and development timelines, particularly within the automotive or embedded software sectors. ·
• Proficiency in tools like JIRA, Confluence or Quality Center for tracking software issues, generating reports, and measuring software quality metrics. ·
• In-depth understanding of automotive standards to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work with technical and non-technical teams, communicating effectively across multiple departments to align project objectives and software quality requirements.

About Us

Forseven is building something new. By thinking differently. To create a new car company for the world.

Guided by expert leadership and powered by brilliant minds from the luxury, automotive and technology worlds, we’re committed to continuous improvement and the highest standards of quality. We promote a culture of excellence, integrity, and sustainable growth. 

Together we are establishing a new legacy. Join us.

Based in newly refurbished offices in Guildford, this profitable software engineering company works with global corporations. Their software products allow users to develop sophisticated engineering models used within energy and renewables with future applications in banking and healthcare.

The software teams are highly educated (many with PhDs), and academic background is important in their technical recruitment approach.

Currently, they are looking to recruit a Software Development Engineer to join a nascent group to incorporate innovative AI / ML features into their software offerings. The focus is still on design, development and deployment of well-engineered scalable software solutions, the challenge is how to best utilise AI / ML into these software products.

Requirements:

- Strong academic background, minimally a Master’s in computer science, physics, engineering or similar, and ideally a PhD in a relevant subject area.- 

- Demonstrable experience developing desktop and web applications including production-grade software. This should include experience with software architecture and understanding how to support structured (SQL) and unstructured (RAG) data.

- Experience with Python and C++ / C# including how to integrate ML features.

The role does require relevant technical expertise, limited university / freelance projects are not sufficient.

On offer is an excellent remuneration package including a wide range of benefits. Successful candidates will need to undertake background checks and also work fully onsite to take up this role.

Keywords: Software Engineering, AI / ML Applications, Desktop / Web, Data Engineering Support, Python, C++, C#, Onsite, Guildford

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