Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Process Assurance Engineer (Software Quality) | British national or Dual British National eligible for SC Clearance due to nature of industry.
Are you a process-focused software professional with a passion for quality and continuous improvement? We are seeking a Process Assurance Engineer to join a people-first organisation where quality is integral to everything they do.
This role goes beyond traditional software testing; you'll be shaping and assuring software life cycle processes, ensuring compliance with national and international standards, with a strong focus on ISO 9001.
Key responsibilities:

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  Design, document, and improve software quality processes
  
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  Conduct process audits to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other relevant standards
  
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  Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, and project management
  
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  Support configuration management, change control, and document control processes
  
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  Advise on process improvements across the software development life cycle
  
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  Participate in management and stakeholder meetings to present findings and improvements
  

Essential skills and experience:

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  Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
  
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  Strong understanding of software development life cycles and development methodologies
  
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  Proven experience with ISO 9001 compliance and software process auditing
  
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  Familiarity with configuration management, version control, and unit testing tools
  
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  Ability to apply quality standards across various software types and platforms
  
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  Confident communicator with experience presenting to senior stakeholders
  
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  Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and analytical skills
  

Desirable experience:

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  Exposure to hardware testing in simulated environments
  
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  Experience in project management or process ownership roles
  
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  Candidates transitioning from project management into software assurance are welcomed
  

Other requirements:

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  Must be a British national or a dual British national
  
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  Must be eligible for UK security clearance
  
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  Willingness to work on-site as required by project needs
  
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  Motivated, collaborative, and interested in long-term career development within quality assurance and software process engineering
  

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a growing team, contribute to meaningful quality initiatives, and be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation