Job Description

Coda Octopus designs, manufactures, sells and support, systems and software for the marine survey industry.

We are currently recruiting for the position of

Systems Software Tester

at our Edinburgh office. This position is full-time.

Ideally you will have a BSc Hon's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Maths and Computing, or other Engineering discipline. You will possess excellent interpersonal skills and must have the ability to work well within a team. You will have problem solving and creativity skills, honesty and integrity, an eagerness to learn and a high level of personal motivation, drive and energy. Previous experience of working within a software development team or the subsea sector would be beneficial as would some experience of automated test tools, although these are not essential.

This position is primarily a testing role based within the R&D department although there will also be the opportunity of working directly with the Technical Support department.

Duties will include:

Defining and reviewing test procedures and specifications Creating and executing tests on systems and software Defining and setting up test environments to represent a real world test Collaborating with other members of the development team to define areas and specifics of testing Reproducing reported issues Helping debug and troubleshoot issues Understanding the project lifecycle and deliverables Involvement in maintaining full awareness of testing technical developments including: testing methodologies; automated test tools and related software; and propagating awareness of technical developments throughout the technical team Creation of documentation such as user manuals, knowledge base articles, training material
Salary will be competitive and dependent on experience. Coda Octopus offers a competitive benefits package.

Salary will be competitive and dependent on experience. We offer a competitive benefits package.

If you feel you have the necessary qualities and qualifications to join our team then please send your CV and covering letter to us explaining why this role is right for you.

Closing date for this position is

24 November 2025

.

No Agencies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Experience:

Software development: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person