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Empresaria Group plc

Software Test Engineer

Hybrid

Guildford, United kingdom

Freelance

18-03-2026

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Skills

Go Configuration Management Test Test Automation Scrum Attention to detail Architecture Software Development Postman Agile Agile Scrum

Job Specifications

Software Test Engineer

12 month contract
Hybrid - 3 days on-site
Guildford
SC Clearance required or ability to go through clearance

Our client is looking for a Software Test Engineer who will join a dynamic Agile Scrum team, working on innovative solutions in the Geospatial domain. The role is more than a tester. The Engineer will be involved in the entire software development lifecycle, helping shape the quality of complex, real-world, cloud-based systems.

Flexible working arrangements are in place for the team. The successful candidate is expected to be in the office 3 days a week, with the opportunity to work 2 days from home.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborating closely with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to ensure software quality at every step.
Task estimation in accordance with sprint planning.
Design of tests within an agile environment using a test management tool.
Designing and executing automated and exploratory tests, particularly in RESTful API environments.
Testing of Web applications
Contributing towards researching, evaluating and managing test automation frameworks.
Support Test Readiness and Verification Reviews.
Ability to complete test phases independently and within a team environment.
Collaborate with partner teams to prepare and execute Integration and Acceptance Tests.
Adhering to rigorous engineering standards.
Contribute to Integration and Configuration Management plans.

Essential Skills Required:

Agile development experience
Ability to support the Product Owner in defining acceptance criteria for user stories
Testing REST Architecture using Postman or Bruno
Web Applications UI Testing
Ability to self-motivate and to work well within a team environment.
Ability to promote innovation in self and others
Ability to interact with internal & external stakeholders in a confident and professional manner
Ability to deliver to quality, cost and schedule
Good attention to detail

Desirable Skills:

Test Automation experience

About the Company

Empresaria is a global specialist staffing group operating from 15 countries across 6 diversified sectors. Our purpose is to positively impact the lives of people, while delivering exceptional talent and solutions to our clients globally. Know more