Our client has an opportunity for a Software Test Engineer to join them on a contract basis for 12 months. You will be working on innovative solutions in the Geospatial domain. The role is more than a tester. The Engineer will be involved in the entire software development lifecycle, helping shape the quality of complex, real-world, cloud-based systems. Role: Software Test Engineer Location: Newcastle or Guildford, 3/4 days per week onsite Hours: 35 per week Hourly Rate: £60 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: SC required on submission What you'll be doing: Collaborating closely with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to ensure software quality at every step. Task estimation in accordance with sprint planning. Design of tests within an agile environment using a test management tool. We use the Xray Test Management application for Jira. Designing and executing automated and exploratory tests, particularly in RESTful API environments. Contributing towards researching, evaluating and managing test automation frameworks. Support Test Readiness and Verification Reviews. Ability to complete test phases independently and within a team environment. Collaborate with partner teams to prepare and execute Integration and Acceptance Tests. Adhering to rigorous engineering standards. Contribute to Integration and Configuration Management plansRequirements: Agile development experience Ability to support the Product Owner in defining acceptance criteria for user stories Testing REST Architecture using Postman or Bruno Ability to self-motivate and to work well within a team environment. Ability to promote innovation in self and others Ability to interact with internal & external stakeholders in a confident and professional manner Ability to deliver to quality, cost and schedule Good attention to detailIf you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately! Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity. "Follow @LineUpAviation on Twitter for all our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the #LineUpAviation tag at any time! Thank you for your follow