Graduate Software Test Engineer

Salary: £30,000 - 35,000 per year

Requirements:

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related STEM discipline.
• A genuine interest in software or product testing and quality assurance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Experience gained through university projects, internships or placements.
• Exposure to software testing tools or automation frameworks.
• Basic programming knowledge in languages such as Python, C#, Java or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with version control tools such as Git.
• An understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of hardware or embedded systems testing would be advantageous.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the planning, execution and documentation of test activities.
• Perform functional, regression, integration and system testing.
• Identify, record and report defects, working with development teams to resolve issues.
• Create and maintain test plans, test cases and test reports.
• Support the development of automated testing where appropriate.
• Verify that products meet customer requirements and engineering specifications.
• Analyse test results and provide clear feedback to the engineering team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the testing function.
• Work within an Agile engineering environment, participating in team meetings and project reviews.

Technologies:

• C#
• Embedded
• Git
• Hardware
• Support
• Java
• JavaScript
• Python

More:

We are a market-leading technology and engineering business developing innovative products for customers across a range of industries. Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a Graduate Test Engineer to join our expanding engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to launch a career in testing and quality assurance, working alongside experienced engineers in a supportive environment. We offer a graduate development programme, structured training and mentoring, career progression opportunities, hybrid and flexible working, a company pension scheme, private healthcare, generous annual leave, and exposure to exciting technologies and real-world engineering projects.

last updated 31 week of 2026