Remote Software Verification Engineer Job in Oxford, UK PQShield

Who you are

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in software verification or quality assurance roles
• Proficiency in C programming for testing embedded systems or software components
• Experience with test frameworks such as Google Test CUnit or similar
• Experience with testing in embedded environments
• Strong proficiency in Python for scripting and automation tasks
• Experience with version control systems particularly Git and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
• Familiarity with software testing and analysis tools such as CUnit GCov and Coverity
• Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

What the job involves

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software developers product managers and quality assurance to understand product requirements and specifications
• Develop comprehensive test plans and test cases to ensure coverage of all features and functionalities
• Design automated test scripts using appropriate test frameworks and tools
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python and other relevant scripting languages
• Implement test automation frameworks to improve efficiency and coverage
• Execute manual and automated tests analyzing results to identify defects and areas for improvement
• Report defects and issues using a structured defect management process supported by issue tracking tools such as Jira
• Document test results providing clear and concise feedback to stakeholders
• Work closely with software development teams to troubleshoot issues and provide feedback on software design and functionality
• Participate in code reviews providing insights and recommendations for improving testability and quality
• Communicate test progress results and issues to stakeholders
• Coach and mentor team members sharing knowledge and best practices to help others improve their testing skills and grow professionally
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in software testing and quality assurance
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies