Summary
Emma Rawsthorne is a software engineer with eight years' experience, currently building production systems at HM Revenue & Customs after progressing from an apprentice developer role. Employed as a full-time Scala developer since 2017, she completed a formal apprenticeship in software development in 2019 and holds professional certifications in software testing and computing. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, she brings practical, public-sector engineering experience delivering reliable services at scale and a keen interest in expanding her technical skillset. Her background in fine/studio arts gives her a creative perspective on problem solving and user-focused design. Certified at both ISTQB Foundation and BCS Level 4, she combines disciplined testing practices with hands-on development. Colleagues describe her as steady, curious, and well-suited to roles that bridge implementation and quality assurance.
8 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Certified Tester Foundation Level, Computer Software Engineering, Foundation Level, Certified Tester Foundation Level, Computer Software Engineering, Foundation Level at ISTQB CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE
Fine/Studio Arts, General, Fine/Studio Arts, General at Newcastle University
Computer Software Engineering, Level 4, Computer Software Engineering, Level 4 at BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT