Software Test Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Test Engineer to join our successful engineering team at RealVNC.
RealVNC is a highly successful software company based in Cambridge (UK) City Center. As the original developers of VNC remote-access technology our software is used by hundreds of millions of users worldwide from the non-technical home user to IT professionals from global companies, such as Intel, IBM, NASA, Shell, DreamWorks and Philips. We have immediate, significant expansion plans and are looking for an experienced, talented Software Test Engineer to join our team.
Reporting to the Test Team Leader, you will be involved in functional testing across a wide range of our products and supported platforms. Your responsibilities will include running scripted tests, undertaking exploratory testing, analyzing requirements, planning and estimating, writing and updating scripted tests, clearly communicating any defects, and working with developers to verify fixes. There is scope to become involved in custom projects for our OEM partners as they arise.
A team player, you will be highly self motivated and will enjoy considerable responsibility. The work is interesting and challenging and you will be expected to make a full and significant contribution. Testing is an important function at RealVNC and you will have the opportunity to influence the final software from an early stage in the development process.
Your skills and experience should include:
- Commercial software testing experience, ideally of both cross-platform client/server applications, and applications running on mobile handsets
- Familiarity with VNC or similar remote access applications
- An inquisitive and methodical approach to problem solving, with a good eye for detail
- Ability to master new technologies and new ideas quickly
- Ability to communicate technically complex concepts in excellent written and spoken English
- Experience of using Windows operating systems and office applications is essential
- Experience of using high-end mobile handsets, Linux or Mac OS X is desirable
Benefits
This is a rare opportunity to join a successful, growing company with a recognized global brand and huge potential and vision. The successful candidate will be compensated with an attractive package appropriate to qualifications and experience, to include a competitive salary and generous benefits including contributory pension and private healthcare. This is a full time post working 35 hours per week (Monday - Friday), however flexibility may be required.
How to apply
For further information or to apply for this vacancy, please send a covering letter and copy of a recent CV quoting the reference TE5 to careers@realvnc.com.
RealVNC has a responsibility to ensure that all staff are eligible to live and work in the UK and candidates invited to interview are requested to provide proof of their eligibility to work. At this point, we will only consider candidates resident in the Cambridge (UK) area for this role.
RealVNC is an equal opportunities employer, committed to staff welfare and professional development.
We will not consider agency applications for this post.