Job Description

New Role


Software Test Engineer


Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne


Flexible working 3 days per week office based.


Salary: Competitive


As a Software Test Engineer at Hubexo, you will play a critical role in building and maintaining high-quality software solutions for the global construction industry. Youll be involved throughout the entire development lifecycle from planning and defining test requirements to automation, regression, and user acceptance testing.

This role is a key part of our agile delivery approach and contributes directly to ensuring our platforms are secure, stable, and scalable. Youll work collaboratively across teams to champion quality assurance and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Principal Job Responsibilities:

Create and execute detailed test plans and test scripts based on both functional and non-functional requirements

Lead user acceptance, exploratory, regression, and API testing activities

Contribute to and maintain test automation frameworks (e.g. Cypress, Selenium)

Support non-functional testing such as performance, load, and security

Collaborate with development and QA colleagues to identify, log, and follow up on defects

Promote high-quality delivery through automation, DevOps practices, and agile collaboration

Participate in agile ceremonies (stand-ups, planning, retrospectives) and peer review processes

Continuously identify opportunities to improve testing strategies and delivery pipelines

Contribute to Hubexos QA principles and advocate their adoption within the wider engineering function

Help coach and support junior testers as needed

Liaise with external partners or stakeholders where appropriate

Stay informed of industry trends and advancements in testing tools and techniques


Qualifications

?Demonstrable success in software testing and quality assurance

?Experience working in agile and DevOps environments

?Experience with API testing

?Experience or knowledge of test automation tools (e.g. Cypress, Selenium)

?Knowledge of databases and ability to write SQL queries

?Passion for technology, testing, and continuous professional development

?Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders

?Organised, logical thinker with a proactive mindset

?ISTQB Foundation Level (or higher)

?Experience in performance, load, or security testing

Skills & Attributes

Hard Skills

Writing and executing manual and automated test cases

API testing and test automation using modern frameworks

Familiarity with CI/CD processes and DevOps tools

SQL/database query writing

Agile testing practices and documentation

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Effective communicator with both technical teams and business stakeholders

Adaptable, self-motivated, and quality-focused

Collaborative team player who enjoys mentoring and continuous learning

MISSION & VISION

By using our unique data, insights and software solutions, our customers in the construction industry will sell more, improve efficiency and build more sustainability combining our research expertise, industry knowledge and artificial intelligence.

Vision; Connect the construction market to help the world build better.

VALUES

Dream Big Embrace ambitious goals and strive to exceed expectations, every day.

Thrive Together Collaborate, communicate, and celebrate success.

Own It Take Ownership of your work and empower yourself to make a difference

Do the right thing Stand firm in your values and let integrity guide your actions at every turn