Job description
Senior Test Engineer
Location: Remote within the UK (option to work from HQ in Waterbeach, Cambridge, UK)
Employment Type: Full time, Permanent
1Spatial’s delivery teams are responsible for delivering highly specialised and bespoke GIS solutions for our customers. We provide software and solutions to solve complex problems whilst keeping location and asset data current, complete and consistent. These allow the customers to gain the level of confidence and unlock the potential of the data they depend on. As a tester working with those teams, you will help ensure the quality and consistency of the solutions by employing automated, manual, component, integration and performance testing techniques to test both 1Spatial technology and partner applications.
As a tester in 1Spatial, you will understand how to thrive within agile cross-functional teams and ensure the team build quality in. You are passionate about continuous improvement and confident collaborating with the internal teams but also with the customer of our solutions. You are skilled as a hands-on tester within the team and working cross team in developing and improving test automation infrastructure and building testing process, being manual or automated.
You will be responsible for:
- Participating proactively in Requirement Analysis and Sprint Ceremonies internally and externally.
- Delivering manual testing, automated tests and reporting for stories as part of a Continuous Integration Environment.
- Ensuring satisfactory sign-off of releases, often for external use.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Proven knowledge of the fundamental concepts of software testing.
- Experience in GIS tools and systems such as QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online.
- Proven troubleshooting and debugging skills.
- Experience in data centric testing and ETL processes.
- Experience of testing using object-oriented languages, such as Java, C#, Python.
- Experience using:
a) Automated testing tools and frameworks like NUnit, Junit, Selenium and RestAssured
b) Database technologies and scripting to create and validate data
c) Subversion tooling - GIT
We are a global leader in geospatial data management and software solutions. We pride ourselves on our expertise, market-leading software, and trusted reputation of delivering excellence to customers on critical national infrastructure projects across multiple sectors from utilities, to transport, to the environment, to defence. We genuinely believe we make a difference in the world by helping organisations harness the power of location-based insights to drive smarter decision-making.
We consistently strive to create an inclusive and collaborative work environment and we will always look for opportunities to improve as we owe this to our team. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to work on great projects with cutting-edge geospatial technology that make a difference, and help shape the future of sectors as diverse as transport, defence, infrastructure, environment, and utilities.
Here’s what we offer:
- A genuinely flexible working environment that supports your work-life balance
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- A chance to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking company that has received a mention in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 list for medium-sized organisations
In addition to…
- 25 days annual leave, plus a gifted day off to celebrate your birthday
- Free gym classes at our Cambridge office
- Option to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension scheme (employer and employee contributions)
- Group income protection scheme and Life Assurance
- Private Health Insurance and Health Cash Plan
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders and Mental Health Advocates
- Inclusive Fertility and Pregnancy Loss Leave (also accessible to partners)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity Pay, 5 Maternal Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave during pregnancy) and Enhanced Paternity Pay and Leave (6 Weeks)
- Annual Personal Development Allowance
- Long service awards
Our People team will be reviewing applications, and if your experience and skills seem like a great fit, we’ll be sure to connect!
You can expect a call from the hiring manager to chat about the role, your background, and how you could contribute to our team. Then there will be an interview where you’ll also have the chance to:
- Get a glimpse of our office (even if you are going to be a remote worker)
- Meet some future colleagues
- Ask any questions you have
- If we’re not quite the right match, we’ll let you know why, so you can continue your job search with valuable feedback.
Please note that we require that all candidates are able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.
We are an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity to create a culture of inclusivity, belonging, and 1Team spirit. We do this with respect, care and kindness for each other.
