
Test Development Engineer
On site
Derby, United Kingdom
£ 65,000 / year
Full Time
21-03-2025
Job Specifications
Job title: Test Development Engineer
Location: Derby (Derbyshire)
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
Good Benefits Package - See Below
Company overview & Job Title:
Due to current successful development and exciting projects, an established and successful engineering company based in Derby (Derbyshire) who specialise in the Automotive Industry are now hiring for a brand new Test Development Engineer to join the Research & Development Team & business.
Salary on offer:
The salary on offer for the successful Test Development Engineer is £55,000 - £65,000 per annum.
About the role:
The ideal Test Development Engineer will need to have a background in Electronics, Mechanical Systems & Software and experience of LabVIEW & Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) experience. In addition to this the successful Test Development Engineer will play a significant role in designing and executing cutting-edge test solutions, test rigs for advanced automotive electronics.
Test Development Engineer Key Skills:
3-5+ years industry experience
Proven expertise in developing closed-loop test solutions for embedded systems, ideally within automotive or electronics industries
Expertise of of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)
LabVIEW development experience
Custom Test Hardware - Design and build bespoke Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) solutions, including electronic circuits, PCB layouts, and material fabrications.
Strong hardware and software design skills, with hands-on experience in system integration.
A methodical approach to problem-solving and troubleshooting in high-pressure environments.
Experience debugging and optimizing real-time hardware and software systems.
In-depth understanding of automotive systems, wiring diagrams, electronics, and communication protocols.
Benefits Package:
Specialist training & career development in advanced testing methodologies and automotive technologies.
32 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, plus birthday gifts and a fully funded Christmas party.
Competitive salary & benefits package.
On-site company gym and complimentary takeaway meals every Friday ("Fat Friday").
Regular team-building events to foster a collaborative work environment.
Work Hours: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
If you are interested in the above position and think you have the skills required as a Test Development Engineer, please don’t hesitate to apply and contact Frank Kanjanda on fkanjanda@pg-rec.com or call 01212955246 for information.
About the Company
Welcome to where talent meets opportunity! At Premier we’re all about connecting top talent with leading companies across the UK, Europe & America within the Technology, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Creative industries. Recruitment is about fitting the best person to a job best suited for them, however for us recruiting excellence means more than just filling roles – it’s about building lasting partnerships, delivering top-tier talent, and driving success for businesses. One way we do this is by our dedicated team who... Know more
Related Jobs


- Company Name
- Inventum Group
- Job Title
- Senior Data Analyst
- Job Description
- Senior Analyst & Data Specialist Location: Liverpool Working style: Hybrid In this role, the successful candidate will play a key part in supporting data projects, providing expertise in database development, data security, and documentation. Working closely with the wider data project team, you will help implement a new core platform and support the Finance Domain's reporting requirements. You will interpret raw data, transforming it into actionable insights for senior stakeholders. This role involves daily collaboration with the Data Architect, Head of Data and Analytics, and the Director of Finance, Risk, and Compliance. Key Responsibilities: Perform advanced data analysis on large datasets to extract actionable insights. Identify/interpret trends, patterns and correlations to support strategic and operational decision-making. Conduct detailed analyses across the business, producing clear, informative outputs and making recommendations that influence key business decisions. Create clear and concise visualizations to communicate data insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Automate reporting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate with product, marketing, finance, and operations teams to identify data-driven business opportunities. Translate business requirements into technical specifications for data extraction and analysis. Develop methods to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency. Establish and promote best practices for data management, storage, and security. Work with IT and Data Engineering teams to optimize data pipelines and infrastructure. You will need: Experience in a senior Business Intelligence role, preferably within the finance industry. Strong SQL skills within a reporting environment. Proficiency with business reporting software solutions (Power BI preferred). Detail-oriented approach, with a focus on delivering high-quality, accurate work. Ability to manage multiple projects and work under tight deadlines when needed. Additional Information: The company we are partnered with will not be providing sponsorship for this role. Inventum Group is passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply for vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics. If you require any adjustments to apply for a role with us, please let us know in whatever way suits you best. Inventum Group is a Recruitment and ED&I Consultancy Business.


- Company Name
- Better Placed Ltd - A Sunday Times Top 10 Employer in 2023!
- Job Title
- Chief Technology Officer
- Job Description
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Location: Hybrid (London HQ) (2 days per month minimum) Type: Full-time, Permanent Reports to: CEO Package: £130,000 - £150,000 per annum + share options About My Client My client is a rapidly growing, revenue generating tech business focused on developing innovative technology solutions. They are looking for a visionary leader to drive their technology strategy and continue scaling their business. The Role As CTO, you will take ownership of the technology strategy, roadmap, and execution, leading the engineering and product teams. You will collaborate with senior leadership to ensure the successful scaling of the platform and the growth of the technology team. Key Responsibilities Define and drive the long-term technology strategy. Lead and build high-performing engineering and product teams. Ensure technology initiatives align with business goals and drive operational efficiency. Stay ahead of trends in Big Data, IoT and GenAI to maintain a competitive edge. Manage risk, security, and compliance processes. About You Proven leadership experience in a technology company, ideally at the Director level or above. Strong background in software engineering, systems architecture, and cloud technologies. Experience with Big Data/IoT solutions and knowledge of GenAI is highly desirable. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. A strategic thinker with hands-on technical expertise. This is an opportunity for a proven CTO to be part of an ambitious founding team. For a confidential discussion please apply with an up to date CV .


- Company Name
- Lockton
- Job Title
- SQL Database Administrator (12 month FTC)
- Job Description
- Your Responsibilities Responsible for managing and maintaining Lockton’s database SQL estate, ensuring data integrity, security, and availability, while optimising performance and troubleshooting any issues that arise. Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases. Monitor system health and performance to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security. Perform database tuning and optimisation. Manage database backup and recovery processes. Experience of upgrading SQL versions Implement and maintain database security (user roles, permissions, etc.). Troubleshoot and resolve database issues. Develop and maintain shell scripts for database management. Assist with database design and development. Provide support for database-related technical issues. Collaborate with development teams to ensure database changes align with best practices. Capacity Management Review, amend, and keep updated all processes and procedures Implement recommended changes for all recommendations and security patches in accordance with CAB Actively participate in the problem management process, assisting in the identification and resolution of problems before they occur. Identify any process improvements and create a Continual Service Improvement (CSI) initiative. Incident Management Process, manage the Lockton SQL Incident Queue for incoming Incidents Notify Technology Leadership Team / CAB of scheduled and unscheduled downtime for maintenance that may impact them operationally. Operational change management Qualifications Requirements: Proven experience as a SQL Database Administrator. Strong knowledge of SQL Server (2014, 2016, 2017 and later versions). Experience with database performance tuning and optimisation. Familiarity with backup and recovery processes. Understanding of database security best practices. Experience with high-availability and disaster recovery options for SQL Server. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Knowledge of ITIL and industry best practices is a plus. Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) is desirable. Preferred Qualifications: SQL Server certification (e.g., MCSA, MCSE). Experience with other database platforms (e.g., MySQL, Oracle) is a plus.


- Company Name
- COGNIZANT
- Job Title
- Sr. Java Software Engineer
- Job Description
- Work from office. 5 Days/week Job Summary We’re looking for a Backend Engineers with JAVA skills who will take a key role on our team. Our developer must have knowledge in all stages of software development. Key Responsibilities Good Understanding of Design concepts. Maintain quality and ensure responsiveness of applications. Collaborate with the rest of the engineering team to design and launch new features. Maintain code integrity and organization. Knowledge of security and data protection. Experience with back-end programming languages Core Java 11+,JDBC, Microservices, REST Web Services, Spring Framework Knowledge on cloud message APIs and usage of push notifications is good to have Knowledge of code versioning tools {{such as Git, Mercurial or SVN}} .Essential Skill sExperience in Java 11 and above, JDK 17 (Certified), Spring Framework, Rest API/WebService sExperience in Backend Development using Oracle & PL/SQ LQualification sCertified on JDK 1 7Intermediate level experience in Java 11 and abov eUnderstanding of Java EE architecture, with a focus on EJBs, JPA, and JAX-RS web service sUnderstanding of object-oriented JavaScript, the DOM and JSO NExperience writing RESTful web service sExperience on writing Automation Testscripts using Selenium / CuCumbe rKnowledge of SQL and RDBMS database desig nHave spent time as part of an agile development team (preferably Scrum )Good years of industry experienc e