Web App Test Engineer - Cybersecurity Focus

The individual will work within the Test and Approvals department located at the DSE office Mansfield. They will perform verification and validation activities at a product and system level on new product developments as an integral part of ensuring high-quality and cyber-secure products are built by the company. Full training and support will be provided.

Requirements:

• A good level of understanding of testing types, testing methodologies and software product development lifecycles
• Principles of cryptography for data confidentiality and authentication, including digital certificates, and how to validate these in test scenarios
• Understanding of penetration testing methodologies, and how to translate them into negative and automated test cases
• Web and/or mobile application test technologies and practices, including test automation
• Knowledge of web servers, APIs, and security testing of web-based applications (e.g., authentication, session handling, TLS enforcement)
• Configuring and Troubleshooting IP network settings
• An appreciation of electrical systems and engine driven applications
• Ensure the repeatability of software test plan execution to identify and capture issues during the first test cycle
• Attention to detail, patience and self-discipline required for software testing
• An open attitude for learning and continuous skills development
• Able to perform tasks on their own or as part of a team
• Teamwork is essential
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple testing activities efficiently

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute test scripts and plans for product testing during new product development and release, ensuring all security requirements are met
• Expand functional test cases to include cybersecurity-aware scenarios, such as validation of certificate handling, authentication flows, and rejection of weak protocols/ciphers
• Design and run negative test cases informed by penetration testing methodologies (e.g., expired or invalid certificates, malformed payloads, repeated failed logins) to ensure secure failure modes
• Setup test apparatus, including wiring and rewiring of test looms
• Complete test and issue reports as part of testing in a controlled manner
• Utilise existing and contribute to the development and/or introduction of new manual and automated testing tools
• Make use of the company documentation, version control system and issue management systems to record findings in a controller manner
• Communicate and maintain timing records for time spent on projects
• Obtain product knowledge and assist with new product specification
• Assist with the development of internal procedures and techniques for verification and validation testing
• Other ad hoc duties as and when required

Internal & External Relationships:

• Engineering department – the test and approvals engineer will work closely with the software development team whilst testing the products and communicate the detail of the results
• Technical Support – assist technical support with more involved customer queries

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• New flexible holiday scheme
• Bupa Healthcare package
• Life Insurance
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay
• 5% Pension contributions
• Companywide performance based annual bonus scheme