A Software Test Engineer is required to join the software QA test team of our Buckinghamshire based client, a manufacturer of software for the telecommunications and speech processing market.

This is a fantastic career opportunity to work and be part of our client’s QA team, responsible for ensuring that all products and services offered are fit for purpose.

The selected Software Test Engineer in this team will have the following responsibilities:

•             Software development of tools and scripts for use by the QA team

•             Creating tests and writing test plans.

•             Executing test plans.

•             Raising issues with the development teams and then working with those teams to help resolve the issues found.

•             Creating test systems that will fully exercise the products on test and that will give us “real use” coverage.

Required skills/knowledge:

•             Bright, motivated, analytical, quick to learn

•             Good communication and team working skills

•             Programming experience in one or more of the following languages

o             C

o             C++

o             Python

•             A good knowledge of TCP/IP networks and how to configure their setup

•             Experience working with Linux and Windows servers at an administration level

If this sounds like you, send us your CV or get in touch ASAP for more info!

We are seeking a Test Engineer to join our client for a 6-month contract based in Vienna, Austria. You will be responsible for defining, developing, and executing functional and non-functional manual and automated test cases, and apply and develop test automation. Rate €60EUR per hour.

To be successful in this Test Engineer role we are seeking someone with the following experience -

• 3+ years' testing experience
• ISTQB
• SQL
• Java
• API Testing
• Mobile Testing
• Selenium

Please apply ASAP to be considered for this Test Engineer contract role.

A Government Agency based in The Hague, Netherlands is recruiting for a technical tester to join a dynamic team on an initial 6 month contract.

Essential skills:

• Excellent English language skills.
• 5 years of experience in conducting functional testing of web applications.          
• 2 years of experience in designing, coding and executing automated tests using tools, such as HP Unified Functional testing (QuickTest Professional) or  Selenium WebDriver              
• 1 year of experience in designing, coding and executing automated tests on applications based on  micro-service architecture or running in containers    
• 6 months of experience in test planning and test management 
• 6 months of experience in conducting performance testing of web applications / services             
• Knowledge of testing on various test levels using a variety of test types.
• Knowledge of how to design, code and execute functional automated tests on applications based on a micro-service architecture or running in containers    
• Knowledge of how to design, code and execute functional automated regression tests of web applications           
• Knowledge of how to conduct non-functional testing of web applications/services             

Desirable:

• Knowledge of how to design, code and execute functional automated regression tests using Selenium WebDriver  in continuous integration 
• Knowledge of ISEB/ISTQB  terminology, (demonstrated by passing the relevant certification exam(s))      
• Knowledge of test management, planning, test metrics and estimations
• Knowledge of testing the following Software Quality Characteristics: Functionality, Technical Security, Usability, Efficiency, Reliability & Maintainability   

Please get in touch for further details.

Endeavour Recruitment has an excellent new opportunity for a Senior Test Engineer to work for a large transportation client in Brussels, Belgium. The selected Test Engineer is expected to have at least 5 years of experience as a Test Engineer. Our client has requested that the Test Engineer chosen for this role is fluent in Dutch or French with a good understanding of the other and English.

The duration of this role is initially until the end of 2019 with possibility of extensions and the all-inclusive daily rate is €420 euros.

What is expected of the Senior Test Engineer? - Role and Responsibilities:

• Our client is looking for a tester as part of the functional and technical tests of their applications and packages.

• The tasks of the Senior Test Engineer consist in establishing a test plan based on the documentation of a project. It also determines the scope of test automation and automates regression scenarios. It executes (automated) test scenarios and records the bugs found.

• At the end of the test process, you will report the results to the project managers and provides advice on the Go/NoGo decision.

• You are also responsible for the preparation of a master test plan with the scope description, test criteria and planning, before the start of the test phase.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Must be able to speak fluent Dutch or French with an understanding of the other and English.

• At least 5 years of experience working with HP-ALM/QC.
• 5 years of experience working with HP-QTP.
• You must have an ISTQB qualification with at least 3 years’ experience using it.
• You should have at least 1 year of experience working with Oracle, Python and .NET.

If you believe you are the right candidate for this role as a Senior Test Engineer, then please do not hesitate to apply with a copy of your most recent CV.

Endeavour Recruitment has an exciting new contract opportunity for a TVV (Test) Manager to join an international security client in The Hague, Netherlands. It is essential that you possess valid/current SC or Nato Secret clearance to be considered for this position as a TVV (Test) Manager. This contract is until the end of December 2019 and the all-inclusive rate for this role is €80 euros per hour.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Assessment of the test artefacts produced by the contractor
• Ensure test coverage of the contract requirements
• Coordination of the review of the test plans and test cases
• Preparation and attendance of the test events
• Support the test director on resource planning and reporting

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• MUST HAVE VALID/CURRENT SC OR NATO SECRET CLEARANCE.
• You have 5+ years of knowledge and experience in test management
• At least 5+ years of knowledge and experience in requirement management.
• You have at least 5+ years of experience in development of Test Plans, Test Cases and setting up, executing and documenting test results
• At least 5+ years of testing experience in managing user acceptance and data migration testing.
• 5+ years’ experience in analysing test results and writing test reports.
• Must have an ISTQB foundation qualification
• Must have an ITIL foundation qualification
• Must have a Prince2 foundation qualification
• Must have a Requirement management certification/qualification
• Knowledge of Agile approach
• Knowledge of testing maturity approach (TMMI or equivalent)
• Knowledge of JIRA for issue/requirement management
• Knowledge of TestRail for Test Management

If you are pro-active and NATO/ SC cleared wanting to enhance your career and join an international client in the security sector do not hesitate to apply with a copy of your most recent CV.

Software Test Engineer Needed! Endeavour Recruitment is seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer for their client in Leicester.  The Software Test Engineer is required to take responsibility for testing software on multiple projects and ensure all defects are resolved. A background in process control, warehouse automation or industrial control logistics advantageous.  Salary up to £40K plus benefits.

Our client is based in Leicester, the largest city in the East Midlands.  It is home to manufacturing, engineering and IT industries.  With an excellent infrastructure of road and rail links this makes Leicester accessible from many regions.

Benefits:

•        Pension Contribution of 6%
•        Health Care Cash Plan
•        Dental Plan
•        Travel Insurance
•        Critical Illness Cover
•        Home Insurance
•        Holiday Trading Scheme
•        Cycle to Work Scheme
•        Discounts on Shopping, Cinema, Days Out

Responsibilities:

Working collaboratively with Software Engineers the Software Test Engineer would take ownership of the testing requirements.  You must ensure that all function and non-functional requirements are translated into test cases.  Manage the configuration control of hardware and software test environments.  Perform testing and record results.  Ensure testing is carried out with the project constraints.

Working Knowledge Required:

•        Software release and configuration management systems.
•        Installation and configuration of applications on Windows/Unix/Linux server environments.
•        SQL to query database table content.
•        Work in Process Control, Warehouse Automation, Control Logistics or a similar business area.
•        Experience in performing Factory and User Acceptance Testing.
•        Testing of mission critical high availability systems.
•        Generating test scenarios from client’s brief and translating into functional tests.
•        Minimum of ISEB foundation certificate for software testing
•        Experience using both V-model and Waterfall methodology is essential

If you believe you have the right experience and previous track record to successfully deliver in this role, then please apply quickly in order to be shortlisted.  

Endeavour has an excellent career opportunity for a passionate Junior Test Engineer, who is keen to develop their career, by joining our Cyber Security client, based in Worcestershire. This is a permanent position and the salary is up to £29,000 for the right candidate.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• You will be part of an existing highly skilled development and test team that produces complex cyber security solution software.
• You will be enthusiastic and demonstrate an ability to learn rapidly whilst also making a valuable contribution to the team.
• Writing test scripts under guidance.
• Running tests against scripts.
• Recording and documenting results.
• Raising defects.
• Working within a closely-knit team.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Recent experience of using scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell
• Basic knowledge of software testing.
• Suitability for holding a UK security clearance (SC).
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good communications skills are essential in both written and verbal form.
• Either possession of ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing or having an interest in obtaining such a certificate.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience of using Microsoft Test Manager 2017.
• Experience of writing, modifying and executing software tests.
• Test automation experience.
• Experience of testing both network and desktop GUI applications.
• Domain knowledge of cyber security.
• Experience of setting up and using virtual machines, such as VMware or Docker.
• Experience of multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, Unix or Solaris 10.
• TCP/IP protocols, particularly SMTP and HTTP.
• Encryption standards (e.g. public key encryption).
• Visual Studio and TFS 2017 or later.
• Cloud-based testing, e.g. AWS or Azure.
• Agile testing techniques.

If you want to develop your career and join a client in the Cyber Security sector do not hesitate to apply with a copy of your most recent CV.

Endeavour has an excellent career opportunity for a passionate Test Engineer, who is keen to further their career, by joining our Cyber Security client, based in Worcestershire. This is a permanent position and the salary is up to £40,000 for the right candidate.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Writing test plans and test scripts at all levels.
• Running tests against scripts.
• Recording and documenting results.
• Raising defects.
• Prioritising your own work.
• Working within a closely-knit team.
• Production of documentation using industry-standard tools.
• Mentoring test engineers.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Suitability for holding a UK security clearance (SC).
• Recent experience of writing, modifying and executing software tests.
• Test automation experience.
• Recent experience of using scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell
• Experience of testing either network or desktop GUI applications (preferably both).
• Recent use of Test and Defect Management Tools.
• Experienced use of at least one of the following operating systems: Windows, Linux, Unix or Solaris 10.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge:

• Domain knowledge of cyber security.
• Experience of setting up and using virtual machines, such as VMware or Docker.
• Performing packet capture and analysis.
• TCP/IP protocols, particularly SMTP and HTTP.
• Encryption standards (e.g. public key encryption).
• Experience of setting up integrated test environments.
• Visual Studio and TFS 2017 or later.
• Cloud-based testing, e.g. AWS or Azure.
• Agile testing techniques.

If you want to enhance your career and join a client in the Cyber Security sector do not hesitate to apply with a copy of your most recent CV.