Lusona’s client, a market-leading Global Corporate in the energy and utilities sector, are looking for senior Software Test Engineers to join their specialist teams in Edinburgh or West Lothian. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a renowned business and play an integral role in the testing of their state-of-the-art software.

As Senior Software Test Engineer you will be responsible for producing, implementing and maintaining the Company’s product test solutions. Developing both manual and automated tests in a range of programming languages, you will utilise Industry standard test tools to identify and debug problems at the earliest stages of development. You will also be responsible for making sure all product requirements are captured.

Responsibilities:

• Configuring both a Windows and a Linux test system.
• Sourcing product requirements and creating appropriate test solutions.
• Creation and execution of both manual and automated tests.
• Maintaining a comprehensive audit trail for all test activities.
• Placing customer needs at the forefront of product development discussions.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current test technologies and processes.

Requirements:

• A University Degree in Computer Science or Engineering (or similar)
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in an IT or Engineering environment
• Working knowledge of SQL or Oracle
• Working knowledge of Linux, Windows Server and Windows
• Previous experience working in software test engineering developing test solutions
• Comprehension of varied testing techniques (e.g. Black, White, Grey, Load, Security, Performance)

Desirable experience:

• Experience using an automated GUI tool (e.g. QTP/UFT using expert view)
• Experience of writing/executing test cases on large multi-platform systems
• Practical working knowledge of the following languages: Perl, C# or VBScript
• Good knowledge of web technology
• Experience using 3^rd party automation tools (e.g. SoapUI, Ranorex)
• Experience working with Quality Centre/ALM

Salary up to £50,000 (DOE) + Group Benefits. The company also facilitates flexible working outside of core hours. For more information please contact Lynsey Kerr on (0)131 516 4333 or lynsey@lusona.co.uk