Senior Software Test Engineer – Linux / Python
  
A Senior Software Development Engineer role is Test role has arisen at a leading Cambridge based R&D company who are developing leading ultra safe data communication hardware and software technology. The company is a Spin off from a secure and globally recognised organisation which offers you the unique opportunity of security but the working environment of a start up.

This fantastic role will see you grab hold of the software development for test, shaping test tools, processes and procedures to help in the development of beautiful code.

You will be looking for a role which offers variety and excited about the challenge of developing brand new software development test tools and solutions.  You will need to be a skilled software engineer with strong Python skills working in an embedded Linux systems environment. Ideally knowledge of C++ as well.
  
If you are looking to join an exceptionally gifted team as a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test and need variety, exciting projects and a really good technical challenges then this position could well be for you.

Requirements for the Senior Software Test Engineer role:
*2.1 or above degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or closely related subject
*Recent and relevant experience of software development for test, including designing and building software test tools and systems for  embedded Linux products
*Excellent Python skills
*C++ knowledge beneficial
*Good understanding of networking hardware and security i.e. protocol stacks, TCP/IP, UDP, firewalls, switches, DHCP, etc.
*Good understanding of Agile methodologies
*Excellent communication and organisation skills
*A desire to push for continuous improvement and deliver quality software.
  
  
Salary: £60k - £80k (depending on experience) + Excellent benefits and bonus
Vacancy Location: South Cambridgeshire (Commutable from Cambridge, Stevenage, North
London, St Neots, Luton, Bishop’s Stortford, Bury St Edmunds, etc)