Software Development and Test Engineer

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Our top telecoms client is looking for a Software Development and Test Engineer to join their team in Irlam on a 12 month contract

Our Client has a requirement for a Software Development and Test Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Irlam.

HYBRID ROLE - REQUIRES 3 DAYS IN IRLAM OFFICE

Role Purpose:

The software development and test engineer is a key part of the technology team that operates the Wholesale Fibre platform. The software development and test engineer both produces solution designs and code suitable to solve development requirements identified, whilst also providing guidance to their wider team.

Job Role Responsibilities:

Create software solutions for defined problems

Work with the Architecture team and wider business to ensure that requirements are accurate

Merging code into the CI/CD process

Review code produced by team members

Provide support for existing code deployments

Support with resolving defects

Prepare, execute & document tests of software-based delivery items

Development of related automatic test suites and the platforms required to run these test suites

Oversee some aspects of the release process, in particular, early life defect remediation, feature requests and ad-hoc support for user queries.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:Experience of distributed cloud systems, and specifically Amazon Web Services

Experience of Python in a commercial development environment

Experience of Full Stack and Java development is desirable

Understanding of both relational NoSQL database technologies and their cloud versions

Experience of creating and using secure APIs

Troubleshooting performance issues with applications and APIs

Experience of Terraform

Experience of Test-Driven Development

Experience developing test suites for software-based deliverables that include;

Web based UI's

REST or SOAP API's

Business software processes (e.g. Database interaction)

Experience of test automation application development

Qualifications

In-service training in subjects related to the testing process, automated tooling and quality systems

AWS (Amazon Web Services) Certification is desirable

Benefits:

PAYE or Outside IR35
Hybrid role
Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Software Development and Test Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included

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