Web App Test Engineer - Cybersecurity Focus

Deep Sea Electronics Ltd
Skegby, Nottinghamshire
9 months ago
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Web App Test Engineer - Cybersecurity Focus



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.



​Requirements:



  • 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:



  • 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



    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



    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

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