Software Test Engineer

Company: Meritus
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Location: Portsmouth
Job Description:

Software Test Engineer (BBBH39135) Portsmouth, England

Salary: GBP45 – GBP50 per hour + INSIDE IR35

MERITUS Talent are working with one of Europe’s leading aerospace & defence organisations for the recruitment of a Software Test Engineer to join on a contract basis in their Portsmouth office. The role is paying £50 per hour via an Umbrella company, for an initial 12 Month period.

Software Test Engineer – Agile Testing | Contract | SC Clearance Required

We’re working with a leading organisation in the aerospace and defence sector who are looking for a Software Engineer with strong experience in test automation and agile environments. You’ll be part of a collaborative scrum team, contributing across the full development lifecycle on critical projects within the Satellite Communications domain.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute manual and automated tests using Java, Selenium WebDriver, Cucumber, and Postman (or similar tools)
  • Collaborate with the team to design, implement and test features for a new product
  • Estimate tasks as part of sprint planning, contributing to an agile development process
  • Interpret Model-Based Systems Engineering diagrams to support testing activities
  • Work with GIT and Jira to manage test documentation and development tasks
  • Conduct exploratory testing within a REST architecture
  • Generate clear and accurate documentation in line with project standards
  • Support test readiness reviews and contribute to test boards as guided by the Test Lead

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience with test automation frameworks using Java and Selenium
  • Familiarity with testing RESTful APIs using Postman or similar tools
  • Solid understanding of agile development methodologies
  • Strong attention to detail and good documentation practices
  • Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
  • Comfortable engaging with both internal and external stakeholders

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with Model-Based Systems Engineering
  • Exposure to regulated or high-compliance environments

Other Information

  • Due to the nature of the work, some on-site presence each week will be required. The exact balance of office time will depend on individual project and team needs.
  • Candidates must be eligible for, or already hold, active SC clearance.

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Posted: April 11th, 2026