Web App Test Engineer - Cybersecurity Focus

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:

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• 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:
  
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• 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:
  
  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