This role will initially be be 5 days per week on site during a training period, you would then revert to a hybrid working system. The role is a standard 37.5 hour 5 day working week. 

A QA / Product Assurance position within the Tewkesbury test team to achieve the qualification of in-house Software Products and related third-party integrations as ‘fit for purpose’.

Product testing is typically related to physical access control, transaction management, command/control, digital video and intrusion detection; requiring software/hardware integration testing to achieve new product delivery.

The role is predominantly manual software application testing but will also encompass aspects of Web / Mobile App and Hardware / Firmware test.

Product Engineer - Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that products meet design specifications and perform as required.
• Identify and clearly record defects on a central database.
• Create, maintain and follow test cases based on product specifications.
• Record ‘Test Runs’ to provide evidence of product maturity and test coverage.
• Create or Maintain release notes / documentation in relation to the products being tested.
• Suggest and record product enhancements which could be incorporated into future releases.
• Identify new opportunities to improve test quality and coverage.
• To identify future automated testing opportunities.
• To participate, as required, in the company's continuous improvement initiatives.
• Hands on with physical devices for fully integrated system testing
• Setting up of test environments using Windows Server / VM technologies / Web back-end technologies
• Configuration of IT systems to replicate real world customer network environments
• Invent creative testing scenarios based on Enterprise scale thinking
• Previous experience within an IT environment working with Microsoft Windows Server Platforms.
• Recent Software Testing Experience
• Installation & configuration of Windows operating systems (Server & Client) and associated software.
• Configuring PC’s to run on networked environments in both Workgroup and Domain scenarios.
• Working knowledge of Networking basics, IP addressing / DNS / DHCP / Active Directory
• Interpret and follow product specifications to ensure stakeholder expectations are met.
• Ability to write clear, well structured reports and Technical documents.
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and associated test methodologies.
• Comfortable working with Hardware Products including wiring of electronic interfaces

Ability to work independently while being part of a team, proactive, highly motivated, proven ability to meet deadlines.

Logical approach, able to learn quickly, quality orientated with an attention to detail.

Strong analytical skills, enquiring and investigative mind, able to troubleshoot problems.  Problem Solver.

Willingness to take on new challenges and learn new skills on the job.

Ability to multitask while maintaining focus on quality

Good communication skills