Because of the nature of the work associated with this post it is subject to special nationality rules and is open only to the following nationalities since birth: British; EU; Switzerland; Iceland; Norway; Albania; North Macedonia; Montenegro; Australia; New Zealand; Canada and Japan. Due to government security restrictions dual nationality can only be considered within this list of countries.
SeeByte, the global market leader in the development of smart software for uncrewed maritime systems, are looking to recruit a Software Test Engineer to join their team in Edinburgh, Hybrid (60% of time in office).
You will have a unique opportunity to play a significant role in a dynamic and world-respected technology company within the exciting field of robotics, with clear development, training and career progression opportunities provided. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an innovative and forward-thinking company with an international client base.
Benefits
We are proud to have and promote a healthy work-life balance in a casual working environment. Some of the benefits include:
Competitive salary and shared employee / employer contributory pension scheme
Generous holiday entitlement and option to buy additional holidays after 1 year of service.
Travel compensation scheme
Clear development, training and career progression opportunities
Flexible Working Policy
Opportunities to travel to great locations worldwide to work with robots
External, online training courses and in-house training
Offices in the centre of Edinburgh or in Bristol, two great cities to live and work
Free access to a gymnasium (Edinburgh)/Fitness Sessions (Bristol)/Table Tennis (Bristol)
On-site parking (Edinburgh)
Enhanced family friendly policies
Showers, lockers, swipe access internal bike store (Edinburgh)
Travel season ticket loan
Annual company day out
Save money on your commute as SeeByte participates in the Cycle to Work Scheme and Travel season ticket loan. SeeByte also supports an EV leasing scheme.
Main Purpose of the Role
As a Software Test engineer at SeeByte, you can expect to play a key role in exciting and varied projects involving uncrewed systems, working as part of a team developing SeeByte’s software solutions for our clients. SeeByte will support you in gaining an understanding of our domain, services and customers as you become an integral part of the team.
Key Responsibilities of the role:
You will work with SeeByte’s engineering project teams to deliver robust and innovative technology solutions to SeeByte’s customers worldwide. The role will include design, implementation and execution of tests of SeeByte’s software solutions.
You will work as part of the testing team and learn to identify software failures and usability issues, raising tickets for issues found.
Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications
You have strong interpersonal skills and engagement with software development teams
Have an enthusiasm for new technology
Have knowledge of testing approaches and methodologies
Be a methodical thinker with good attention to detail
Strong problem-solving skills
Good understanding of defect tracking systems such as GitLab / Jira
Experience with the software development life cycle
Knowledge of Continuous Delivery frameworks (e.g. Jenkins)
Experience with setup and use of networked hardware simulators and virtual machines.
Desirable Experience
Experience designing and implementing automated tests
Experience working in an Agile project delivery environment
Use of current programming languages features (e.g. C#, C++ and Java)
Experience testing embedded software, specifically Linux environments.
Experience with Docker deployments
Behaviours that make you brilliant for this role
You are customer focussed and keep the customers’ needs at the forefront of your mind.
You communicate clearly, respectfully and collaborate effectively across teams. You explain complex issues in a concise and professional manner and thrive in a team environment.
You actively foster a positive, inclusive culture and willingly share your knowledge and support others.
You are passionate about learning and growth and are motivated to expand your skills, ask questions, and engage actively in your development
Apply
To apply please send a recent copy of your CV and a cover letter to hr@seebyte.com
As an inclusive employer, SeeByte aims to build diverse teams by encouraging applications from a wide range of individuals.
Because of the nature of the work associated with this post it is subject to special nationality rules and is open only to the following nationalities since birth: British; EU; Switzerland; Iceland; Norway; Albania; North Macedonia; Montenegro; Australia; New Zealand; Canada and Japan. Due to government security restrictions dual nationality can only be considered within this list of countries.
All offers of employment will be conditional to a Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) process and will require a Security Check (SC) clearance once employed. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/sc-guidance-pack-for-applicants
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NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Ability to commute/relocate:
Edinburgh EH4 2HS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
What are your salary expectations?
What is your notice period with your current employer?
Due to the nature of the work associated with this post it is subject to special nationality rules and is open only to the following nationalities since birth: British; EU; Switzerland; Iceland; Norway; Albania; North Macedonia; Montenegro; Australia; New Zealand; Canada and Japan. Please confirm if your nationality matches this criteria (yes/no)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh EH4 2HS