Software Test Engineer (Manual & Automation Testing)
Location: Gloucester – On‑site 3 Days per Week
Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience)
We are seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer to join a growing engineering team.
This is a hybrid role based in Gloucester, with an expectation of on‑site working three days per week.
The right candidate will have at least two years of commercial experience in software testing, and a strong mix of manual and automation skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, build and maintain unit tests for software under development
Develop and execute test cases to validate functional and non‑functional requirements
Debug software and firmware defects using appropriate tools
Perform manual and automated testing of desktop applications (VB.Net)
Report, track, and assist in the resolution of software bugs
Work within Agile sprint cycles and contribute to continuous improvement
Build and manage GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automation testing
Develop UI automation scripts
Use version control (e.g. Git) for test code and artifacts
Produce and maintain test documentation including test plans, test reports, and operational manuals
Conduct regression, system, ad‑hoc and hardware‑integrated testing About You:
Minimum 2 years’ commercial experience in software testing, including automation
Proficient in manual & automated testing, especially for desktop applications in VB.Net
Experience with UI automation tools (like SikuliX)
Hands‑on experience with setting up and using CI/CD pipelines (GitLab preferred)
Strong debugging skills, including firmware/software level work
Good experience working in Agile development environments
Excellent written & verbal communication; strong documentation skills Note: All applicants must be able to work in the UK without VISA Sponsorship Please apply to find out more