About the role

Senior Software Test Engineer for UK's engineering powerhouse providing technology for national security. Focusing on high-assurance software and integration testing in a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

Provide support across all aspects of software, integration and system testing within a defined project or product scope whilst aligning to business-wide strategy, planning, execution, process, and tools.
Champion and improve best practices to enhance testing strategies and quality across products and projects, particularly where they require higher levels of assurance or present greater risk.
Integrate seamlessly into development teams, actively engaging in agile ceremonies and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure requirements are understood and testable.
Influence test strategy across complex, multi-disciplinary products, including those involving hardware, distributed, connected and embedded systems.
Design, execute, and manage test plans and test cases, including defect triage and comprehensive reporting of testing outcomes.
Support the adoption and evolution of automated testing, ensuring automation is embedded in project delivery and that scripting (e.g., Python, bash, Kotlin) is used effectively to support robust, scalable test solutions.
Provide support through acceptance, release, and deployment phases, acting as a trusted adviser to ensure seamless delivery and successful outcomes.

Proficient with hands-on software and hardware integration testing
Experience with testing Android and server-based debugging tools
Familiarity and experience with mobile based MDMs, their capabilities and functions at an OS level
Experience in working with supporting IDEs such as Android Studio, IntelliJ
Solid understanding of Github Actions and build pipelines and processes
Experience with containerised solutions such as Docker, server-side tooling and log analysis
Experience with building and maintaining manual regression test suites with exposure and knowledge of implementing automated test frameworks such as Playwright
Knowledge of performance, security and non-functional testing
ISTQB or equivalent certifications
We're looking for someone who:
Is passionate about delivering the highest quality products, ensuring systems are ready for use, not just built to spec
Balances attention to detail with a pragmatic, delivery-focused approach and is proactive in resolving problems
Understands the pressures of operational delivery and in-service use
Is comfortable in customer-facing roles and delivery environments, blending the technical expertise and behavioural competencies critical for success
Works well across internal and external, multi-disciplinary engineering teams

We are committed to building a flexible, inclusive, and enabling company. Our aim is to create a diverse team of talented people with unique skills, experience, and backgrounds, so please apply and come as you are!
We also recognise the importance of flexible working and support this wherever we can. We typically operate a flexible, hybrid-working model, with an average 3 days in the office each week (dependent on the role). We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility, part-time working requirements and/or workplace adjustments with all our applicants.
Rowden is a Disability Confident Committed company, and we actively encourage people with disabilities and health conditions to apply for our roles. Please let us know your requirements early on so that we can make sure you have everything you need up front to help make the recruitment process and experience as easy as possible.
Finally, if you feel that you don’t meet all the criteria included above but have transferable skills and relevant experience, we’d still love to hear from you!