Test Engineer

• Collaborate with stakeholders (including developers, product owners, and subject matter experts) to clarify requirements and define test strategies for new and existing features
• Identify, document, and track software defects using Jira, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution
• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases using Zephyr, covering functional, regression, integration, and system testing
• Coordinate updates, installations, and maintenance of customer systems, test simulators and environments
• Support customer acceptance testing activities, including: Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT): Coordinating and executing acceptance tests at the factory to validate software and hardware integration before shipment
• Site Acceptance Testing (SAT): Assisting onsite during installation and commissioning to verify system performance and functionality in the customer environment
• Perform customer product familiarisation training
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, standards, and testing methodologies to enhance product quality and team efficiency
• Maintain and update product and test documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for internal and external users
• Assist the Business Development team with product demonstrations
• Mentor and support junior QA staff or placement students, assisting with onboarding and technical growth as appropriate

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology)
• Professional experience in software quality assurance or software testing, ideally in simulation, gaming, or a related technical field
• Experience designing and executing test plans and cases independently and collaborating with technical teams
• Proficient in manual and automated testing methodologies, with a focus on functional, regression, and integration testing
• Practical experience using defect tracking (e.g., Jira) and test management tools such as Zephyr
• Strong skills in maintaining clear, concise, and accurate documentation
• Experience with source control systems (e.g., SVN, Plastic SCM, Git/Bitbucket) in collaborative projects
• Effective communicator, able to collaborate with engineers, subject matter experts, and end users
• Analytical, with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Able to work independently and proactively solve technical challenges
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and share knowledge with colleagues, including mentoring junior team members

• Experience with simulation software or gaming technology
• Familiarity with oil and gas industry operations and terminology
• Exposure to automated testing frameworks (such as Ranorex) and scripting
• Experience with CI/CD workflows and Atlassian toolset
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 & 27001 standards
• Understanding of safety, reliability, and operational requirements specific to oil and gas simulation

Opportunities for professional development and career progression