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Software Quality Assurance Engineer - Bristol
£50,000 - 50,000
Defence
Coombe Dale, Bristol
£50,000 - 50,000
Requirements
Must:
- Background in software development and/or software quality assurance within a regulated environment
- Strong understanding of software lifecycle processes, governance, and compliance frameworks
- Knowledge of relevant national and international software standards
- Ability to objectively assess processes and influence change without direct authority
- Comfortable working under pressure and adapting to changing priorities
- Engineering degree (or equivalent experience)
- Experience or working knowledge of configuration management, documentation control, and requirements management systems
Responsibilities
- Conducting software quality audits and project quality assessments to ensure compliance with defined processes, policies, and standards
- Ensuring adherence to internal software quality management systems and applicable national and international standards
- Providing independent oversight and assurance across multiple programmes and project activities
- Working closely with software development teams to assess process effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities
- Identifying, escalating, and tracking quality risks, non-conformances, and critical issues
- Supporting governance activities and contributing to monthly quality and compliance reports
- Promoting a strong quality culture and influencing continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintaining clear, concise, and effective communication with stakeholders at all levels
Description
We are a leader in the Defence & Security sector, seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer with a strong focus on audit, compliance, and governance to join our team in Bristol. This permanent role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a highly regulated environment, providing independent assurance across complex and mission-critical programmes. We offer a competitive company bonus of up to £2,500 based on performance, pension contributions of up to 14%, paid overtime opportunities, flexible leave, and enhanced parental leave. Our excellent on-site facilities include subsidised meals and free parking, and we may even provide a relocation package. If you have a strong interest in software quality auditing and compliance, and are looking to make an impact within the Defence sector, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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