Graduate Developer – Test automation

Graduate Software Test Engineer role developing automated testing tools and scripts for cloud-based live broadcast systems, working closely with developers to test, investigate, and improve business-critical software.

We are building the future of live broadcast in pure software native for the cloud but with the precision required for the most critical live media content on the planet. Our software underpins the technology infrastructure for brands like Sky, and BBC, if you would like to see your work playing a critical role at the heart of these systems then get in touch! 

We are seeking individuals who have the ability to understand complex systems and the meticulousness to prove those systems work as they should, coupled with the vision to see how they can automate their testing.

Candidates should combine a scientific mindset and methodical process with the ability to convince computers to emulate and surpass a human’s ability to test.

The role is available to recent Bachelors or MSc. MEng. Computer science, Physics or Maths or Engineering graduates from 2025 or who are graduating in 2026. This role is based at our Bracknell Head office and applicants will need to be able to relocate to the Berkshire/Surrey area.

Who are we?

Techex is a UK based global leader in innovative IP and cloud broadcast solutions and software.  Trusted by premier global broadcast and media customers with their most valuable live workflows, Techex transports and transforms the highest value live video over IP and in the cloud.

We both build our own software, and partner with world-class technology companies who share our mission to pioneer the way IP and the Cloud are used in close collaboration with our clients.

Techex are entering a phase of accelerated growth following significant private equity investment, we are evolving and developing our talented team of experts whilst continuing to grow and expand Techex geographically and build on the strong customer relationships we already enjoy.  This is an exceptionally exciting time to be joining Techex with scope for great impact across the organisation. 

The Role

• Understand Techex’s range of products and how customers will use them to build comprehensive test plans.

• Create tools and scripts which together automate the evaluation of those test plans.

• Investigate, reproduce, and isolate issues found in your testing, by customers, or by other team members, to provide accurate and useful information to the development team, and be able to verify the fix.

• Work as an equal with developers to ensure that products are developed for testability and that quality is a primary consideration.

• Explore cutting edge technology and tools to achieve the greatest impact with the least tedium.

• Collaborate with our technical colleagues within some of the world’s major broadcasters contributing to business-critical live broadcasts.

Essential

• A strong ability to write code in order to solve problems using computers.

• Understanding of computer networking and general IT skills.

• Good teamwork and collaboration with technical and non-technical people.

• A scientific approach to understanding and investigating complex systems.

• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.

Any of the following is a bonus.

• Knowledge of source control and collaboration through Git.

• An interest or experience in live media.

• An interest or experience in realtime processing.

Our Values and Benefits

Techex has an impressive history with extremely high customer engagement and satisfaction. As a business we have developed consistently through our stellar reputation in the industry. We have recently secured the Great Place to Work accreditation for the third year, and our core five values of Accountability, Respect, Trust, Innovation and Integrity are vital to our success.

We seek out individuals who enjoy developing their professional skills and are always learning new things whilst supporting and sharing their learnings with others. We look for candidates who are aligned to our values and who can amplify these more broadly as our business grows.

Techex is entering a period of accelerated growth, so we seek out talented professionals who are keen to scale up with Techex as we grow fast, whilst maintaining our focus of delivering world class support for our customers.

We have a flexible working policy, and you are empowered to work in a way that sets you up to be successful and deliver the necessary impact in your role.

This role is based at our UK Headquarters in Bracknell so regular time in the office is required during the first 3-6 months with flexibility to work from home when necessary.

In addition to competitive salaries and bonus schemes, we offer a package of flexible benefits you can design to suit your needs.

• Private Medical or Healthy living allowance.

• Life Assurance.

• Company Pension matching up to 5%.

• Wellbeing support for you and your family (including bereavement, probate and menopause support, access to virtual GP and more)

• Discounted gyms, family savings and discounts.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• EV charging onsite.

• Onsite café and excellent free breakfast goodies and barista coffee.

• Ongoing training and professional development.