 
        
        Software Test Engineer (BBBH39135) Portsmouth, England
Salary: GBP45 - GBP50 per hour + INSIDE IR35
MERITUS Talent are working with one of Europe’s leading aerospace & defence organisations for the recruitment of a Software Test Engineer to join on a contract basis in their Portsmouth office. The role is paying £50 per hour via an Umbrella company, for an initial 12 Month period.
Software Test Engineer – Agile Testing | Contract | SC Clearance Required
We're working with a leading organisation in the aerospace and defence sector who are looking for a Software Engineer with strong experience in test automation and agile environments. You'll be part of a collaborative scrum team, contributing across the full development lifecycle on critical projects within the Satellite Communications domain.
Key Responsibilities
 * Develop and execute manual and automated tests using Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, and Postman (or similar tools)
 * Collaborate with the team to design, implement and test features for a new product
 * Estimate tasks as part of sprint planning, contributing to an agile development process
 * Interpret Model-Based Systems Engineering diagrams to support testing activities
 * Work with GIT and Jira to manage test documentation and development tasks
 * Conduct exploratory testing within a REST architecture
 * Generate clear and accurate documentation in line with project standards
 * Support test readiness reviews and contribute to test boards as guided by the Test Lead
What We're Looking For
 * Experience with test automation frameworks using Java and Selenium
 * Familiarity with testing RESTful APIs using Postman or similar tools
 * Solid understanding of agile development methodologies
 * Strong attention to detail and good documentation practices
 * Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
 * Comfortable engaging with both internal and external stakeholders
Nice to Have
 * Experience working with Model-Based Systems Engineering
 * Exposure to regulated or high-compliance environments
Other Information
 * Due to the nature of the work, some on-site presence each week will be required. The exact balance of office time will depend on individual project and team needs.
 * Candidates must be eligible for, or already hold, active SC clearance.
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