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Senior Software Test and Validation Engineer
£39,000 - 72,500
Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
New Cut Road, Sandwich
£39,000 - 72,500
Requirements
Must:
- Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related technical field
- Strong, proven experience delivering software/firmware validation in industry
- Skilled across test design for C, C++, C# and .NET environments
- Experience with testing firmware on embedded hardware platforms
- Familiarity with tools such as Visual Studio, LabVIEW or similar test systems
- Understanding of structured methodologies, documentation and version control systems
- Exposure to safety-critical or high-reliability systems beneficial
- Ability to read schematics and understand electronics at a functional level
- Highly organised, systematic approach
- Strong communicator, able to influence teams and improve processes
- Detail-focused, analytical, and proactive in problem-solving
Responsibilities
- Building and maintaining structured test environments for embedded and application software
- Creating validation & verification processes aligned to both new and evolving product requirements
- Translating requirements into clear test plans and acceptance criteria
- Ensuring full traceability and adherence to internal quality processes
- Testing firmware and software written in C, C++, C#/.NET
- Verifying changes, documenting results, raising issues and driving resolution
- Supporting analysis of defects and root-cause investigations
- Working closely with software developers to improve code robustness
- Working within Agile-style teams — participating in planning, stand-ups, retrospectives
- Collaborating with electronics, mechanical, and systems teams on integrated product testing
- Acting as a reference point for testing methods, tools, and best practice
- Supporting customer troubleshooting relating to software/system behaviour
Description
We are a growing technology company located in Southeast Kent, focused on complex, safety-focused engineered products. Our team is expanding due to high-value engineering investments, which presents a unique opportunity for you to own and shape the entire test approach in this brand-new role. We offer competitive salaries, negotiable based on experience, along with a generous benefits package. Join us and contribute to a stable workforce with modern leadership and a strong engineering structure.
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