Senior Software Test Engineer
Location: Cowes
Salary: Up to £60,000 dependent on experience
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What you'll be doing:
- Managing the production of automated and manual tests to ensure that the software functionality and behaviour are consistent with requirements
- Overseeing the creation of Software Functional Proving Builds using code and data components which are under local software repository configuration control or otherwise under configuration control
- Leading the software Verification & Validation activities for all identified functional proving builds
- Managing the generation of the Software Test Reports (STRs) and Software test Plans (STP)
- Leading the production and maintenance of the VCRI (verification cross reference index) and using the VCRI to assist proving that the software satisfies the requirements ul>
Your skills and experiences:
- BEng/ BSc in Computer Science or other relevant Engineering or Numerate subject (technology, engineering or science related discipline) or relevant experience
- Considerable experience of using at least one high level programming language and a high-level design methodology (e.g. UML)
- Experienced of all aspects of a software lifecycle and good knowledge of software lifecycle models (e.g. Waterfall, Agile)
- Comprehensive understanding of configuration management and experience of a configuration management tool
- Good knowledge of appropriate software standards (e.g. ISO/ IEC/ IEE 12207) ul>
Benefits:
You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Sampson Radar Software team:
The 30 person Sampson Radar Software team supports and enhances the capabilities of the Royal Navy's products. In addition to providing continuous support for current products, your role as a Senior Software Test Engineer will involve providing software quality, test, and assurance as part of the team that delivers client enhancements over the next 10 years.You will have the chance to grow and improve your knowledge and abilities, which could lead to more senior roles in a global business.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible.If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
Closing Date: 25th October 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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