Software Test Engineer – Railway Control Systems

We require a Software Test Engineer to join our Chippenham-based agile product development team. The role will cover all aspects of software and product testing, including preparing test specifications and test scripts, performing software/system test runs, and producing test reports.

The successful candidate will be familiar with the software development lifecycle and have relevant experience in software testing and test automation. They will be able to work with diversely located teams to ensure delivery of products to requirements, standards, and milestones. Experience in railway software or systems testing is desirable but not essential.

What are my responsibilities?

• Work collaboratively with the team to deliver and support software testing activities.
• Specifying and reviewing software test specifications and test scripts.
• Performing software tests in accordance with test specifications.
• Producing and reviewing software test reports.
• Supporting system integration and testing activities.
• Accurate estimation of tasks.
• Accurate and timely reporting of progress and issues.

What do I need to qualify for this job?

Essential Requirements

• Extensive software testing background.
• Experience with software test automation tools and practices.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and able to learn quickly.
• Good knowledge of configuration management and control practices.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to occasionally travel and work from other company offices as required, to perform testing and collaborate with developers and testers.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience of testing safety-related railway software or systems.
• Experience of working to applicable railway standards including CENELEC EN 50128.
• Experience of automated software testing including user interface testing.
• Experience of publish-and-subscribe messaging and client-server applications.
• Familiarity with agile software development and testing practices.
• Railway industry background (signalling & operations).
• Experience with Polarion and GitLab.