Carbon60 are currently looking for a Software Test Engineer to join a client of ours based in Newcastle on a 12 month contract. As a Software Test Engineer, you will collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to guarantee software quality at every stage of the development process. Your responsibilities will include:

- Designing and executing automated and exploratory tests, particularly in RESTful API environments - Contributing to the research, evaluation, and management of test automation frameworks - Supporting Test Readiness and Verification Reviews - Completing test phases independently and within a team environment - Collaborating with partner teams to prepare and execute Integration and Acceptance Tests - Adhering to rigorous engineering standards and contributing to Integration and Configuration Management plans

To excel in this role, you will need:

- Proven experience in Agile development - Ability to support the Product Owner in defining acceptance criteria for user stories - Proficiency in testing REST Architecture using Postman or Bruno - Strong self-motivation and the ability to work well within a team environment - Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality, cost, and schedule - Confidence in interacting with internal and external stakeholders

Desirable skills include: