Software Test Engineer

Expleo is a global engineering, technology, and consulting service provider that partners with leading organizations to drive innovation and deliver excellence. Our teams work on complex, mission-critical systems and are passionate about driving quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

Role Purpose
As a Software Release Tester, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of software applications and systems software through rigorous testing and configuration management. This role plays a vital part in maintaining Expleo's reputation for quality by developing, executing, and automating test plans and ensuring optimal release configurations. This will be a contract role based in Gaydon.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans and scripts to identify software issues and ensure defect-free releases.
  
• Perform comprehensive workflow analysis to validate business and system processes.
  
• Document test results thoroughly, communicate issues effectively, and recommend improvements to enhance quality and user experience.
  
• Collaborate with Application Development and Systems Engineering teams to diagnose software defects and enhance product configurations.
  
• Conduct configuration management activities, including initial release control, version control, and ongoing change management for both new and existing modules.
  
• Automate test cases using scripting languages to streamline testing and improve coverage.
  
• Independently manage test-related projects and processes, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
  
• Coach and mentor junior QA professionals, providing guidance and support where necessary.
  
• Tackle complex testing problems with analytical thinking and innovative approaches.
  
  Required Skills and Experience
  
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  
• 5+ years of experience in software testing, release management, or configuration analysis.
  
• Proficient in writing and executing test plans for both functional and non-functional requirements.
  
• Strong hands-on experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell, JavaScript) for test automation.
  
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and configuration management tools.
  
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycles (Agile, DevOps, etc.).
  
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  
  📩 Interested? Apply now or get in touch to find out more about this opportunity with Expleo.
  
  Leanne Eaton
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