A few days ago BBBH57289 Senior Project Manager (Business Systems) £60000.00 - £70000.00 per an ...

MCS Group is proud to be partnering with an exclusive client at the forefront of IoT innovation. We're seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to take ownership of testing complex embedded systems, developing automation frameworks, and ensuring world-class product reliability for a really interesting and scaling product.

You'll collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software engineering teams to validate next-generation features and deliver robust solutions that reach customers around the globe. This is an opportunity to make a real impact on cutting-edge IoT technology, while driving quality, automation, and continuous improvement.

What you'll be doing

• The test engineer will design and execute smart test strategies with a strong emphasis on automation.
• Running both manual and automated tests across embedded features.
• Building and maintaining automation frameworks (Python or similar).
• Debugging and validating system behaviour with tools such as Wireshark and Postman.
• Performing regression, performance, stress, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Documenting results, raising clear defect reports, and working closely with developers on resolutions.
• Leading process improvements, root-cause analysis, and investigations into customer issues.

What we're looking for

• Degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in QA or systems testing, ideally with exposure to video, IoT, firmware or embedded systems.
• Skilled in both manual and automated testing.
• Exposure to Python automation.
• Solid grasp of QA practices, testing methodologies, and hardware/software interactions.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills, with excellent communication.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Bonus points for:

• Experience with C programming.
• Familiarity with Postman, TestRail, or similar tools.

Salary: Up to £55,000 with bonus, enhanced pension and private healthcare

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Chris Busby, Associate Director - IT Recruitment UK & Ireland, at MCS Group

All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.