Spectrum IT are recruiting for a Contract Systems Test Engineer to join a Poole-based technology business on an initial 6-month contract. This role has been deemed OUTSIDE IR35 and will be onsite working (due to hardware testing requirements) with some remote working. Our client builds complex, integrated technology solutions used across transport. Their systems bring together embedded devices, hardware, software and back-office platforms, supporting everything from ticketing and payment processing through to passenger journeys and operational systems. We''re looking for a hands-on Contract Systems Test Engineer who enjoys getting involved in the technical detail, setting up test environments, configuring devices and testing how different systems work together.This is a systems-level testing role rather than a purely software or application testing position, with a mixture of bench-based hardware testing, software integration and end-to-end system validation. Key ResponsibilitiesSet up, configure and maintain systems, hardware devices and test environments.Develop test plans, test scenarios and detailed test cases.Carry out manual systems testing, integration testing, end-to-end testing and fault diagnosis.Test integrated hardware and software solutions across embedded devices, back-office applications and cloud/on-premises environments.Perform testing across technologies such as ticketing systems, payment terminals, card readers, validators, POS devices and handheld ..... full job details .....