Job Title: Software Quality Engineer

Location: Rochester

Salary: Up to £55,000 (depending on skills and experience)

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Software Quality Engineer to join their Quality Assurance team and play a key role in maintaining high standards across software development projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with software development knowledge to deepen their experience in quality assurance within complex engineering and regulated environments.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Performing a dedicated software quality role across a range of development projects
• Developing and implementing internal Software Quality Assurance (SQA) strategies, including auditing and compliance processes
• Generating and managing Software Quality Plans
• Planning, conducting, reporting, and communicating internal software audit findings
• Identifying root causes of non-compliance and overseeing implementation of corrective and preventative actions
• Providing ongoing SQA support to project teams according to project-specific SQA plans

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and associated quality assurance principles
• Excellent communication skills to effectively deliver and discuss audit outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to investigate root causes and implement preventative actions

Desirable Experience

• Experience with quality standards in aerospace or defence (e.g. RTCA DO-178, EN9100, AS9100, AS9145)
• Exposure to complex electronics hardware development (e.g. DO-254)
• Familiarity with hardware quality processes such as First Article Inspections (FAIs)
• Experience in validation or review activities within a regulated environment

Benefits

Our client offers a range of competitive benefits, including:

• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Enhanced annual leave
• Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Retail discounts
• Eligibility for annual performance incentives

About the Team

You’ll be joining a collaborative Quality Assurance team that is driving internal software QA strategies across development projects. This role offers significant exposure to the full development lifecycle and regulated processes such as systems development, electronics hardware assurance, AS9102 First Article Inspections, and AS9145 Advanced Product Quality Planning.

Inclusion & Accessibility

Our client is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Additional Information

• Due to the nature of the work, this role may be subject to security and export control restrictions. This may affect eligibility based on nationality, residency, or previous citizenship.
• Closing Date: 16 May 2025
• This vacancy may close early if there is a high volume of applications, so early submission is encouraged.