Software Test Engineer

TBA Group is a leading international provider of software and services for ports, terminals, and warehouses with over 150 live installations worldwide. We aim to support our customers during the entire life cycle of their operation from design to implementation to optimisation of their operation. We believe that simplicity lies at the heart of performance of container and bulk terminals. We distinguish ourselves from other firms, by applying state-of-the-art tools such as simulation and emulation allowing our customers to make decisions based on data.

You will be working with people of diverse talents and backgrounds. As we are committed to growing our people, we will provide you with opportunities that broaden your knowledge and strengthen your professional & technical skills. Working at TBA, over your career, you will be presented with opportunities to visit and work at customer and other TBA company locations, both within the UK and internationally.

We are seeking a Software Test Engineer with extensive operational experience of the Logistics, and specifically Warehousing, domains to join our team in Leicester on a permanent basis. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic and expanding environment, helping to ensure the quality delivery of our WMS product and helping support the Development Team in their domain knowledge and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define test plans based on user stories, operational test cases and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with and support colleagues within the team to achieve our common quality and delivery goals.
• Liaise with customers and stakeholders during functional and operational acceptance tests.
• Manual testing of the product.
• Verify compliance of our WMS product to internal and external quality standards.
• Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical and user documentation.
• Assist the Test Lead in recommending, trialing and implementing improvements to our testing processes and procedures.

• Proven experience in the logistics industry.
• A working knowledge of WMS systems, preferably “superuser” type experience such as the configuration, testing & implementation of WMS software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented approach.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, to both your colleagues and customers at a non-technical level.
• Focus on teamwork and winning as a team.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in testing software.
• Able to demonstrate a “right first time” approach.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning and adopting new processes to strive for continual improvement.
• Experience of working in a SCRUM team or other Agile development methods.
• Understanding of Software Test Design techniques.
• Understanding of problem management processes.
• Experience of working within standardized models (IEEE 829).

What we have to offer you:

• 25 days’ holiday - plus bank holidays.
• Competitive workplace pension.
• Private healthcare with BUPA.
• Cash Plan with BUPA.
• Flexible and remote working options.
• Staff discount scheme with a number of big retailers.
• Life Assurance.
• Rewarding and great place to work.

TBA celebrate a quarter of a century of innovation in developing software for operating automated container terminals worldwide!

The work we do is complex, challenging and rewarding and together with a relaxed, informal atmosphere and a close-knit team, we believe we offer a unique working environment; our enviable staff retention rate speaks volumes about our ethos.

It’s our aim for further substantial growth over the next 5 years and with our sights set on our ambition, there are opportunities for career advancement within our thriving, award-winning professional organization, we expect you to develop and grow your career with us!

Join us at TBA Group and be part of a thriving professional organization that values growth and innovation.