RM - Software Test Engineer

The Role

RM's Software Development Group play an essential part in creating and maintaining our competitive advantage through effective development of high quality software products for use in education establishments.

Products developed by the area include web and server based technologies as well as internet filtering so there are a range of areas to focus on. All products must be developed and tested to high standards of quality to ensure the continued success of the RM brand.

A Software Test Engineer works within the Product Release Group (PRG) within Software Development, and is responsible for fulfilling varying responsibilities within the team, including test execution, network setup, scoping of testing requirements, planning resource on individual projects designing test plans and ensuring adherence to our testing and reporting processes, leading to the successful testing of Software Development projects.

In addition to this, an experienced Software Test Engineer has the opportunity to shape the development of the technologies within the group, ensuring awareness and application of the latest ideas and developments in testing techniques, investigative testing techniques, risk reduction planning and other industry recognised testing principles.

Responsibilities

• Execution of test scripts, using the Test Director system - this includes running tests through following scripts, logging of defects with clear information, and reporting issues.
• Creation of test scripts, from detailed design documentation. Test scripting, assessment and testing of documentation - this includes reviewing customer requirements, software design documentation, test plans and test scripts, to ensure defects and issues are found as early as possibly within the testing, development and release timeline.
• Installation and setup of kit - networking and commissioning of servers and network (with support, depending on experience)
• Work on process improvements - this includes adapting existing processes and introducing new techniques to improve the way PRG tests

Why is this a great opportunity?

This role is key to the success of our products for our customers. It's a real opportunity to be extremely creative about how software is exercised to ensure the best possible quality whilst developing your own technical and non-technical skills.
Ensuring the quality of the released software products to our customers, based on sound industry-recognised testing theory and practice ensure our customers received the products they want.

Work in an open and supportive culture, where employees really are passionate about delivering great products. RM lives and breathes its core values: customer success, high standards, respect for others, innovation, openness and enjoyment at work.

You will be testing the latest technologies, often before they are on public release.

Training & Development

You will receive a thorough induction and ongoing product and technical skills training. As well as all the technical training you'll need, there is on the job coaching which will involve working closely with your team and your mentor.
In partnership with your manager, you'll agree a personalised training and development plan.

Within the first few months you'll be out on site, spending a couple of days with a network manager and in the classroom to really understand the products we sell, and how we make a real difference in schools. You will spend time with other areas of the business helping you gain an appreciation for how the business works together and delivers for our customers. Due to the nature of testing, you will develop excellent business awareness and have an appreciation of many varied technologies.

You will attend conferences and training to discuss and understand the latest industry techniques, using this to influence the future of our team.

Future Progression

The nature of this role means that you will develop many different business and technical skills. This provides a great opportunity to take a number of different directions from here including:

- Expert Tester
- Team Leader
- Software engineer
- Project Management

Qualifications and Experience

A 2:1 or first class honours degree.
260 UCAS tariff points or equivalent.

In addition you will have:

- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- A logical approach to decision making
- A 'can do' attitude with the ability to work flexibly and on your own initiative

Preferred experience:

o Any experience of working in a customer facing role.

We offer relocation assistance of £500