Test Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 March 2026
LOCATION
Edinburgh
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£40,000 / year
CATEGORY
Technology
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SKILLS

Testing methodologies Defect tracking Software development lifecycle Continuous Delivery frameworks C# C++ Java

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], the global market leader in the development of smart software for uncrewed maritime systems, are looking to recruit a Test Engineer to join their team in Edinburgh (60% of time in office).

Main Purpose of the Role:

As a Software Test engineer at [Employer hidden], you can expect to play a key role in exciting and varied projects involving uncrewed systems, working as part of a team developing [Employer hidden]’s software solutions for our clients. [Employer hidden] 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 [Employer hidden]’s engineering project teams to deliver robust and innovative technology solutions to [Employer hidden]’s customers worldwide. The role will include design, implementation and execution of tests of [Employer hidden]’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

You will stand out if:

  • 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.
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