Software Verification Engineer

Posted 16 Days Ago
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Remote
Mid level
Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
The Software Verification Engineer is responsible for designing and executing tests to ensure software quality and reliability. This role involves developing test plans, automating test scripts, executing manual tests, reporting defects, and collaborating with development teams. The engineer will also mentor team members and contribute to continuous process improvement.
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💼 About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Verification Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing tests to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in software testing, proficiency in C programming, experience with test frameworks, Python scripting skills, and familiarity with GitLab for version control and CI/CD.

⚒️ What you’ll be doing

  • Test Planning and Design:
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, product managers, and quality assurance, to understand product requirements and specifications.
    • Develop comprehensive test plans and test cases to ensure coverage of all features and functionalities.
    • Design automated test scripts using appropriate test frameworks and tools.
  • Automation and Scripting:
    • Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python and other relevant scripting languages.
    • Implement test automation frameworks to improve efficiency and coverage.
  • Test Execution and Reporting:
    • Execute manual and automated tests, analyzing results to identify defects and areas for improvement 
    • Report defects and issues using a structured defect management process supported by issue tracking tools such as Jira.
    • Document test results, providing clear and concise feedback to stakeholders.
  • Collaboration and Communication:
    • Work closely with software development teams to troubleshoot issues and provide feedback on software design and functionality.
    • Participate in code reviews, providing insights and recommendations for improving testability and quality.
    • Communicate test progress, results, and issues to stakeholders.
    • Coach and mentor team members, sharing knowledge and best practices to help others improve their testing skills and grow professionally.
  • Continuous Improvement:
    • Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in software testing and quality assurance.
    • Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies.

🎯 Required Skills And Qualifications

  • Education:
    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience:
    • 4+ years of experience in software verification or quality assurance roles.
    • Proficiency in C programming for testing embedded systems or software components.
    • Experience with test frameworks such as Google Test, CUnit, or similar.
    • Experience with testing in embedded environments
  • Technical Skills:
    • Strong proficiency in Python for scripting and automation tasks.
    • Experience with version control systems, particularly Git, and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
    • Familiarity with software testing and analysis tools such as CUnit, GCov and Coverity
    • Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
  • Soft Skills:
    • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
    • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

👍 Preferred Skills And Qualifications

  • Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker.
  • Certification compliance in software testing

🏆Some of the perks of working with us:

  • Unparalleled opportunities to learn and accelerated career development.
  • A collaborative, team environment with people who truly love what they do.
  • Competitive salary and share option scheme.
  • Flexible and hybrid working, and a working from home budget.
  • Private health insurance for yourself and your family.
  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and two wellness weeks).
  • 50% gym membership discount.
  • The chance to work with a spirited, smart, and friendly team!


PQShield is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We’re passionate about talent and proud to foster an inclusive environment; all applicants will be considered regardless of their gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Top Skills

C
Python
The Company
HQ: Oxford
64 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Our team is shaping the way our digital world is protected against the threats of tomorrow. In a time when quantum computers will soon be able to break current cryptography methods, we're focused on empowering organizations, industries, and nations, with the ultimate quantum-resistant cryptography solutions.

PQShield was selected as a World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer in 2021, a FAST COMPANY winner 2022, WIRED Trailblazer 2023 and Bloomberg’s Startups to Watch 2023.

Our expertise, clarity and care enable us to deliver new global standards alongside real-world, post-quantum hardware and software upgrades - modernizing the vital security systems and components of the world's technology supply chain.

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