Senior Software Tester
Up to £70,000 | Mostly Remote | Farnborough (occasional visits)
Are you passionate about building robust, high-quality products and want to make a real impact on how testing is done? We are looking for a Senior Software Tester to take ownership of testing strategy and elevate quality across complex mobile and device environments.
This is more than a testing role. You will shape automation frameworks, influence technical decisions and mentor others, playing a key part in driving engineering excellence.
We're looking for a detail-driven problem solver with a passion for quality and a strong technical foundation. The ideal candidate will enjoy working across hardware and software and thrive in collaborative environments.
For this role you must be a sole UK national, eligible and willing to undergo Security Check clearance (SC Clearance).
Key skills and experience:
- Strong Python skills for scripting and automation
- Proven experience in mobile device testing and managing test environments
- Background in automation strategy and or improving testing processes
- Knowledge of firmware lifecycle, including deployment, updates and versioning
- Experience with CI or CD pipelines, version control and automation tools
- Solid understanding of iOS and Android platforms
- Analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex device interactions
- Excellent communication skills and confidence to mentor and support others
What you will be doing:
This is a hands-on senior role where you will lead by example and drive improvements across testing practices.
- Own and optimise mobile test environments
- Shape and deliver firmware testing and rollout strategies
- Design and build Python based automation frameworks
- Lead both manual and automated testing across mobile platforms
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams to plan releases and improve quality
- Analyse, report and communicate test results and insights
- Mentor junior testers and promote best practices
- Continuously improve tools, processes and documentation
- Track and report on test coverage, device usage and performance metrics
Security and eligibility requirements:
- Must be a sole UK national and eligible for SC Clearance
- Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Pension contribution
- Healthcare
- Bonus scheme
- Self‑development
If you're interested, then we'd love to hear from you - please Apply Now and send a CV for quick review.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a better way for us to communicate, please do let us know.
Software Tester, Test Manager, Python
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