Software Verification & Validation Engineer

Company: Expleo
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Location: Dorchester
Job Description:

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the delivery of Software Test activities (including planning, management, and testing) within the software development lifecycle.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or other applicable area.
  • Essential skills

    Technical Skills

  • Java / Java FX / Netbeans
  • C++ / Visual Studio
  • Unit Testing / JUnit / CppUnit
  • IBM Engineering Test Manager, Workflow Manager
  • Automated Software testing
  • Usability Testing
  • ISO 9001 and TickITplus standards
  • Agile software development
  • Desired skills

  • Understanding of Open Systems Architectures and Principles
  • Requirements management (DOORS knowledge desirable)
  • UML / Enterprise Architect for software design and informing testing
  • Python
  • Matlab
  • IT skills, protocols, switch config, hardware config, virtualisation
  • SQL
  • Web (HTML, JavaScript)
  • LabView
  • Experience

    Essential Experience

  • Proven ability to support or lead software test activities
  • Knowledge and understanding of Software Testing within Software development lifecycle
  • Ability to efficiently plan, manage and deliver robust Software test solutions
  • Proven ability in the testing of high integrity software to recognised standards – IEC61508, or equivalent
  • Preferably have an understanding of military systems, in particular maritime systems
  • Good written skills including technical report writing, ability to communicate with both experts and non experts
  • Desireable Experience

  • Ideally the candidate will have proven ability in software testing in one or more of the following domain areas:Maritime Combat Systems, integration of equipment and softwareCommand and Control SystemsHardware and software network design, implementation and managementAcoustics / SonarRF communicationsAutonomy, AI, Machine learningData managementSoftware Safety (DEF STAN 00-56 & IEC 61508 or equivalent)
  • What do I need before I apply

  • Due to Security Restrictions – this work can only be undertaken by UK Nationals (dual nationality is not permitted). However, the role can start on BPSS.
  • Benefits

  • Competitive company benefits such as medical and dental insurance, pension, life assurance, employee wellbeing programme, sports and social events, birthday hampers and much more!
  • Expleo Academy – enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses.
  • Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges.
  • We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects.
  • Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo.
  • Posted: April 1st, 2026