Job Description

Web App Test Engineer - Cybersecurity Focus

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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.

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​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

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​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

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Internal & External Relationships:

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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

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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

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For full details of the job please download the job description by following the link below:

http://deepseaelectronicsltd.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=e16ba087-d4cd-4043-819b-2583...

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Please Note:

For further information or an informal chat contact our Internal Recruiter, Natasha Graham, on 01723 890099. If this role isn't quite right for you, but you are interested in future vacancies with Deep Sea Electronics please continue to monitor our website for regular updates. DSE is an equal opportunity employer. A copy of our statement is available on request.

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