software development engineer in test Hereford, England
Job description
Software Test Engineer
Location: Coldwell Radio Station Madley, Hereford, HR2 9NE
About ETL
ETL Systems Limited are an award-winning business, specialising in the design and manufacturing of RF equipment and infrastructure for the global satellite communications markets. With a highly skilled global team and over 35 years of experience, ETL Systems are going through an exciting period of growth and are seeking a Software Test Engineer to join our team!
Working for ETL, you will have the opportunity to be part of our successful business. Working within a highly-skilled, dedicated team, developing cutting-edge designs and innovative solutions.
ETL’s world-class products and custom-designed solutions are used globally to support a variety of customers from NATO governments protecting citizens to global broadcasters, satellite communications companies and telecoms companies.
As part of the ETL team, you can develop your career in Engineering & Software whilst being part of our exciting growth.
ETL People Benefits:
- Hybrid working available
- 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
- Company Pension
- Annual Bonus & Salary Review
- Career Development and Training for all roles
- Casual Business Dress
- Free employee refreshments
- Annual company events
- ETL Employee Wellbeing Support (free annual flu vaccination, free eye tests, free employee assistance programme, Free GP Access)
- ETL People Perks: Employee discounts (shopping, holidays, gym membership, days out, cinema, dining )
- Free onsite parking, car share scheme and EV charging
- Free on-site Employee gym (with free weekly exercise classes!)
- Flexible Lunchbreaks for all eligible staff wishing to take a lunch for up to 1 hour between the hours of 12-2
- Subsidised on-site employee Café
- Core business hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, with no weekends!
Job purpose:
In this role, you will be responsible for testing and ensuring the quality of ETL SYSTEMS' software products. You will work closely with software developers and other departments to identify and resolve software defects. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company offering innovative satellite communications infrastructure solutions.
Requirements
What we are looking for:
To be successful in this role, you will need to have previous experience developing test plans for new products, including automation testing.
Essential requirements:
- Testing physical HMI, Web UI and M2M inferences.
- Conduct vulnerability scans and penetration testing including forming specific injection attacks based on white box product knowledge.
- Commercial experience using JavaScript and HTML
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute test plans for our software.
- Conduct manual and automated tests to identify and resolve software defects
- Work with software developers to reproduce and troubleshoot issues
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure software quality standards are met
- Maintain document test procedures and results
- Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on software quality
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and developments in software testing
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Experience with manual and automated testing tools
- Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies and practices
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
ETL Systems proudly supports those who serve
ETL Systems have officially signed the Armed Forces Covenant, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the UK’s Armed Forces community.
The Armed Forces Covenant is a pledge made by organisations to ensure that those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. By signing the Covenant, ETL Systems has committed to ensuring that veterans, reservists, and their spouses have access to the same employment opportunities, training, and support as any other employee.
Learn more about the Armed Forces Covenant
