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Senior Software Test & Validation Engineer

Southeast Kent

£competitive, negotiable + generous bens

Contact: Emily or Sammy at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

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This is a senior-level role within a growing technology company working on complex, safety-focused engineered products. With strong investment across engineering, this is the ideal time to join and shape how software testing is delivered across the organisation.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Software Test Strategy & Process Ownership

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

Hands-On Testing & Analysis

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

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

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

SKILLS & TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Education & experience

Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related technical field

Strong, proven experience delivering software/firmware validation in industry

Technical capability

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

Mindset & behaviour

Highly organised, systematic approach

Strong communicator, able to influence teams and improve processes

Detail-focused, analytical, and proactive in problem-solving

WHY THIS COMPANY?

High value engineering investment and expanding teams

Very stable workforce and modern leadership

Opportunity to own and shape the entire test approach – brand new role

Strong engineering structure and excellent cross-team collaboration

Competitive salary which is negotiable based on experience as well as a generous benefits package

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!

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This role is being handled by Emily Powell and Sammy Messenger, Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Specialists at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

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