Software Test Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Test Engineer to join our successful and expanding 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 Manager, you will be testing our flagship VNC Enterprise software line. Your responsibilities will cover the entire software development lifecycle: analyzing requirements, using a risk-based approach to create test plans and test scripts, executing both exploratory and scripted tests, clearly communicating any defects and working with developers to verify fixes. Automation is an increasingly important part of testing at RealVNC, and you would be able to develop your automation experience through writing and maintaining appropriate automated tests. You will also have the opportunity to test bespoke OEM versions and work on custom projects for large, well-known customers.
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:
- Strong background in testing commercial software, with a thorough knowledge of tools and techniques including exploratory and risk-based testing
- Solid knowledge of operating systems and networking for Windows and Linux. Other platforms such as Mac, Solaris, HP-UX and AIX would be an advantage
- Some experience with test automation, including a working knowledge of Python, Java, C#, Perl or other similar scripting language
- Ability to absorb new technologies and ideas quickly; an inquisitive and methodical approach to problem solving; and a good eye for detail
- Ability to communicate technically complex concepts in excellent written and spoken English
- Ability to work well both independently, and as part of a wider product team
The following skills and experience would be beneficial:
- A good computer science or similar relevant degree (or equivalent qualification) to at least 2:1 level
- Familiarity with VNC or similar remote access applications
- Setting up and maintaining network test infrastructure, including virtual machines and test automation environments
- Experience of the challenges involved in testing products involving:
- Network communications, including quantifying performance.
- Enterprise-grade authentication (e.g. AD, NIS, LDAP, Smart Card, etc.)
- Security (including compliance with regulatory standards)
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, childcare vouchers, and private dental and medical care. 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 TE11 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.
RealVNC is an equal opportunities employer, committed to staff welfare and professional development.
We will not consider agency applications for this post.