What Jobs are available for Software Test Engineer in the United Kingdom?

Role: Software Test Engineer

Location: Hybrid (Cambridge / London)

Salary: Up to 50,000

We're working with an established technology business who have been at the forefront of remote access and connectivity solutions for over two decades. Their software is trusted by millions of users globally - from leading names in technology and engineering through to organisations operating in healthcare, media, and industry.

As part of their continued growth and investment in engineering excellence, our client is looking for a Software Test Engineer with strong automation skills to join their collaborative QA team. This role offers the chance to work across the full testing lifecycle - from feature inception through to release - ensuring the delivery of high-quality, reliable software used worldwide.

You'll work closely with developers, write and maintain Python-based automated tests, enhance the existing test framework, and play a key role in improving testing processes across the business. The culture is supportive, forward-thinking, and built on continuous learning and innovation.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in automated software testing using Python
• Solid understanding of Agile development practices
• Strong source control and bug reporting skills
• Excellent attention to detail and communication abilities
• Experience working effectively in a hybrid or remote environment

Desirable experience: DevOps, performance or security testing, Selenium/web technologies, Jenkins/Groovy, Atlassian tools, or ISTQB certification.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised tech brand that values innovation, collaboration, and quality. Please reach out to Fintan at TEC Partners for more details!

Software Test Engineer
Location: Enfield, North London (Onsite)
Salary: 45,000
Employment Type: Permanent

A leading technology and engineering company specialising in defence systems is seeking a Software Test Engineer to join its growing software engineering team. This position plays a key role in building, testing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions that support a range of mission-critical products and services.

This role would suit someone with a solid technical foundation, a collaborative approach, and a keen eye for detail who is looking to develop their skills within a complex engineering environment.

• Build and test software to support core products and internal systems

• Produce and maintain software build and test specifications

• Work collaboratively across teams to improve the testability and quality of software

• Liaise with internal stakeholders, customers, and technical partners on software-related matters

• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and practices

• Undertake additional project or testing tasks as required by management

• Technical background with a strong understanding of the software engineering lifecycle, particularly test and integration

• At least 1 year of practical experience testing software for PCs running Windows

• Experience writing test plans, specifications, and reports

• Knowledge of scripting or programming languages to assist with automated testing and builds

• Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office

• Experience in building software and software installers

• Previous work in a technical or engineering organisation

• Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and overseas to support testing and deployment activities

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

• A proactive team player with strong attention to detail

• Able to work independently while contributing to a wider technical team

• Flexible, professional, and comfortable engaging with colleagues and clients at all levels

If you're interested in applying your technical and testing skills to innovative engineering projects, please submit your CV or contact Christian at TEC Partners for more information.

Role: Software Test Engineer

Location: Hybrid (Cambridge / London)

Salary: Up to 50,000

We're working with an established technology business who have been at the forefront of remote access and connectivity solutions for over two decades. Their software is trusted by millions of users globally - from leading names in technology and engineering through to organisations operating in healthcare, media, and industry.

As part of their continued growth and investment in engineering excellence, our client is looking for a Software Test Engineer with strong automation skills to join their collaborative QA team. This role offers the chance to work across the full testing lifecycle - from feature inception through to release - ensuring the delivery of high-quality, reliable software used worldwide.

You'll work closely with developers, write and maintain Python-based automated tests, enhance the existing test framework, and play a key role in improving testing processes across the business. The culture is supportive, forward-thinking, and built on continuous learning and innovation.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in automated software testing using Python
• Solid understanding of Agile development practices
• Strong source control and bug reporting skills
• Excellent attention to detail and communication abilities
• Experience working effectively in a hybrid or remote environment

Desirable experience: DevOps, performance or security testing, Selenium/web technologies, Jenkins/Groovy, Atlassian tools, or ISTQB certification.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised tech brand that values innovation, collaboration, and quality. Please reach out to Fintan at TEC Partners for more details!

Software Test Engineer

Oxfordshire

Up to £50k

Laboris Solutions are pleased to be working with a rapidly growing, privately-owned company originally formed around technology from Oxford University. Headquartered in the UK with overseas subsidiaries, the company has established a reputation for rapid delivery of wireless location systems and camera based sensors.

The company seeks a new Test Engineer to support product development activities. This is a permanent position on-site in Oxfordshire. Applicants will ideally be locally based or within 45 minutes commute.

Engineering aptitude, high attention to detail and excellent written communication skills are necessary for this role.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with engineering and support teams to troubleshoot product issues reported from the field
• Testing of software release candidates
• Write test procedures and define acceptability criteria
• Support the development of automated system tests
• Contribute to the quality management system for processes and documentation
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving activities
• Conduct factory acceptance tests for customer systems
• Occasional travel to third-party manufacturing and test sites

Qualifications and experience levels

• Educated to at least HNC level in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering or a related discipline
• At least two years of experience in a similar software or hardware testing position

Skills – Required

Tangible and credible experience is required in the following:

• System-level testing methodologies
• Basic IT system administration via a CLI (Windows and Linux)
• Defining test procedures and reporting requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel)

Skills – Desirable

Experience in one or more of the following would be beneficial:

• Design and automation of system test fixtures (e.g., with scripting or PLCs)
• Basic electrical fault finding with common test equipment
• Test data analysis
• Software development (e.g., C#, Python)
• Shell scripting (e.g., Bash, PowerShell)

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Software Test Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and performance of our software products through rigorous testing and analysis. You will play a crucial role in the software development lifecycle (SDLC), collaborating with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions. Your expertise in test automation, performance testing, and troubleshooting will be essential in identifying defects and ensuring that our applications meet user requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for various software applications.
• Conduct functional testing, system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and regression testing to ensure software quality.
• Implement test automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium, TestNG, and JUnit.
• Perform root cause analysis on defects and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues effectively.
• Engage in continuous integration practices using tools like Jenkins and GitLab to streamline the testing process.
• Participate in release management activities, ensuring that all releases are thoroughly tested before deployment.
• Conduct performance testing using LoadRunner and other tools to assess application scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements and translate them into effective test strategies.
• Provide technical support for software applications, assisting in troubleshooting issues reported by users.
• Maintain documentation of test results, defects, and overall quality assurance processes.

Experience

• Proven experience in software testing with a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript for automated testing purposes.
• Familiarity with databases like MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server for data validation during testing processes.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git or SVN for managing code changes.
• Knowledge of web services (REST/SOAP) and service-oriented architecture (SOA) principles.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies as well as traditional Waterfall approaches to project management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform data analysis related to application performance.
• Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure is advantageous. If you are passionate about ensuring software quality and have a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £32,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave

Work Location: In person

Greetings from Ubique Systems

We are looking for a Tester for one of our customer who has an expertise in:-

 Develop test strategies and plans based on project requirements, specifications, and timelines.

Review and analyse business, functional, and technical requirements

ighlight risks, issues, and deviations from agreed specs and requirements against the delivered output

ollaborate with Product team, developers, and Principal to understand project goals, requirements, and priorities

efine test objectives, scope, and criteria for integration testing, system & acceptance testing

tay updated on industry trends and advancements to enhance skills and knowledge

xecute manual or automated tests across various environments.

ocument results and compare with expected outcomes.

aintain automated test scripts and execute regression tests

Employment type:-Fixed Term Contract.

It would be hybrid working in London area.

Note:-Only apply if you have valid visa in the EU Region, Sponsorship will not be given.

We are looking for Software Test Engineers to drive forward the Defence sector within Electrical and Embedded Systems. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the client project that you support.

The Software Test Engineer will play a vital role in the software development lifecycle by ensuring that software solutions are developed in line with defined processes and industry standards to ensure the reliability, safety, and security of software products.

As a Software Test Engineer, you should have experience of a variety communication protocols - specifically general networking & IP routing protocols.

• Interact with the senior product design and implementation team
• Update test procedures and understand requirement linkage
• Write unit tests to exercise the software written and where appropriate automate these tests in line with the project/business strategy and Continuous Integration process
• Proactively be part of an Agile Scrum team and attend and contribute to Agile meetings, maintaining and progressing own backlog items in Jira, in-line with personal and team commitments made in sprint planning sessions
• Support peer reviews of others work

• Degree / HND / HNC in an applicable Engineering Discipline

We are looking for Software Test Engineers to drive forward the Defence sector within Electrical and Embedded Systems. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the client project that you support.

The Software Test Engineer will play a vital role in the software development lifecycle by ensuring that software solutions are developed in line with defined processes and industry standards to ensure the reliability, safety, and security of software products.

As a Software Test Engineer, you should have experience of a variety communication protocols - specifically general networking & IP routing protocols.

• Interact with the senior product design and implementation team
• Update test procedures and understand requirement linkage
• Write unit tests to exercise the software written and where appropriate automate these tests in line with the project/business strategy and Continuous Integration process
• Proactively be part of an Agile Scrum team and attend and contribute to Agile meetings, maintaining and progressing own backlog items in Jira, in-line with personal and team commitments made in sprint planning sessions
• Support peer reviews of others work

• Degree / HND / HNC in an applicable Engineering Discipline

For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutions for the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn't do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that's where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career

We're looking for a motivated Embedded Software Test Engineer with excellent Python skills and a solid understanding of embedded systems to strengthen our Software Test organisation.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, debugging, and building reliable test solutions. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, contributing to test development and automation, FPGA and silicon bring-up, and continuous integration workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to test plan development for new features and projects
• Design and execute test cases for embedded systems, analyse results, and report findings to project teams
• Develop and maintain Python-based test automation
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineers, across hardware and software, to debug and resolve complex issues
• Set up and maintain bench environments
• Contribute to CI/CD workflows, ensuring smooth test execution and reporting
• Participate in code reviews and promote best practices in software development

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• A degree in Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Professional experience in embedded software, test automation, or a related area
• Strong Python development skills
• Good understanding of software development and test principles
• Solid grasp of embedded software concepts
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins) and version control (e.g. Git)
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with embedded communication protocols (e.g. SoundWire, I2C)
• Exposure to lab environments, using development boards and tools such as oscilloscopes, or logic analysers
• Experience with test, requirement and defect management tools

This London based role is a hybrid remote position and will follow a 1+ day in-office work schedule, with in-office days based on business needs and team preference. You must be based within commutable distance of the work location listed on the job posting, or willing to relocate prior to beginning employment with Cirrus Logic.

• This same position is also advertised for Edinburgh. If open to both office locations, please only apply for one position and state your office location preference in the questions asked. Newbury office also considered

At Cirrus Logic, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and we are committed to encouraging an open and collaborative culture where different approaches, ideas, and points of view are respected and valued. We aim to promote a workplace where everyone can contribute irrespective of race, colour, national origin, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or disability.