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Software Test Engineer

Akkodis Stevenage, England, United Kingdom

hybridfull-time

Salary: £42,000 - £50,000 / year

Posted Jul 28, 2026Apply by Aug 27, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Software Test Engineer (mid-level not explicitly stated; testing lifecycle ownership implied)

**Location & work type: ** Hertfordshire, Hybrid (3–4 days on-site)

**Stack/tools: **

  • Python (scripting/automation)

  • GitLab (source control/CI-CD)

  • Jira (defect/task management)

  • CI/CD familiarity

  • Top 3 responsibilities:

    • Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test procedures

    • Verify software against system requirements/customer expectations and produce test reports/validation evidence

    • Investigate defects/unexpected behavior, using log/test data analysis to support root-cause and resolution; support integration/validation

  • Must-have skills:

    • Software testing experience across integration/system/validation (V&V concepts)

    • Defect investigation and troubleshooting

    • Log analysis and interpretation of test results

    • Working in Agile delivery

    • Jira and GitLab/CI-CD familiarity

    • Strong communication with multidisciplinary engineering teams

    • Security clearance: British citizen or dual UK national with British citizenship (essential)

  • Nice-to-haves:

    • Simulation/modeling environments

    • Automated testing

    • Customer-facing demos/trials/acceptance testing

    • Aerospace/defence or other regulated industry experience

    • Direct V&V background and systems integration/validation exposure

Full Description

Software Test Engineer Hertfordshire | Hybrid Working (3-4 Days On-Site) £42,000 - £50,000 + Excellent Benefits

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship is an essential requirement for this role. The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Test Engineer to join a growing team working on advanced simulation and experimentation systems within a highly technical engineering environment. You'll be responsible for the full software testing lifecycle, ensuring products are thoroughly tested, validated and ready for deployment. Working closely with software engineers, integration teams and end-users, you'll contribute to projects from concept and development through to integration, demonstration and customer delivery. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute software test plans, test cases and test procedures. Verify software functionality against system requirements and customer expectations. Support software integration, proving and validation activities. Investigate software defects and unexpected system behaviour. Analyse logs, system outputs and test data to identify root causes and support issue resolution. Produce clear test reports and validation evidence. Work closely with development teams throughout Agile software delivery cycles. Support demonstrations, trials and customer-facing activities where required. Essential Skills & Experience

We're interested in hearing from candidates with experience in the following areas

  • Software testing, integration testing, system testing or software validation.
  • Developing and executing test plans, test procedures and verification activities.
  • Investigating defects and troubleshooting software-related issues.
  • Log analysis and interpretation of test results.
  • Working within Agile development environments.
  • Experience using defect and task management tools such as Jira.
  • Familiarity with source control and CI/CD environments, including GitLab.
  • Scripting or automation experience using Python.
  • Understanding of software architecture and system integration principles.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Desirable Experience
  • Software simulation or modelling environments.
  • Systems integration and validation activities.
  • Verification & Validation (V&V).
  • Automated software testing.
  • Customer demonstrations, trials or acceptance testing.
  • Experience within aerospace, defence or other regulated industries.
  • Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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