Software Verification & Validation Engineer

Overview

We are looking to recruit 2x Software Verification & Validation engineers on 12 months+ Inside IR35 contracts to support a blue chip client in the development of cutting edge marine defence applications. The roles will require the successful engineers to be onsite in Dorset 4 days per week.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the delivery of Software Test activities (including planning, management, and testing) within the software development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or other applicable area.

Essential skills

Technical Skills

• Java / Java FX / Netbeans
• C++ / Visual Studio
• Unit Testing / JUnit / CppUnit    
• IBM Engineering Test Manager, Workflow Manager          
• Automated Software testing    
• Usability Testing
• ISO 9001 and TickITplus standards          
• Agile software development

Desired skills

• Understanding of Open Systems Architectures and Principles
• Requirements management (DOORS knowledge desirable)          
• UML / Enterprise Architect for software design and informing testing      
• Python
• Matlab
• IT skills, protocols, switch config, hardware config, virtualisation
• SQL
• Web (HTML, JavaScript)
• LabView

Experience

Essential Experience

• Proven ability to support or lead software test activities
• Knowledge and understanding of Software Testing within Software development lifecycle
• Ability to efficiently plan, manage and deliver robust Software test solutions
• Proven ability in the testing of high integrity software to recognised standards – IEC61508, or equivalent
• Preferably have an understanding of military systems, in particular maritime systems
• Good written skills including technical report writing, ability to communicate with both experts and non experts

Desireable Experience

• Ideally the candidate will have proven ability in software testing in one or more of the following domain areas:
  • Maritime Combat Systems, integration of equipment and software
  • Command and Control Systems
  • Hardware and software network design, implementation and management
  • Acoustics / Sonar
  • RF communications
  • Autonomy, AI, Machine learning
  • Data management
  • Software Safety (DEF STAN 00-56 & IEC 61508 or equivalent)

What do I need before I apply

• Due to Security Restrictions - this work can only be undertaken by UK Nationals (dual nationality is not permitted). However, the role can start on BPSS.

Benefits

• Competitive company benefits such as medical and dental insurance, pension, life assurance, employee wellbeing programme, sports and social events, birthday hampers and much more!
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses.
• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges.
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects.
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo.

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