SOFTWARE TESTER

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Software Tester to join our clients IT team and be the quality gatekeeper for new development and maintenance upgrades.

The role will work with other Software Testers, the Head of IT Delivery and a Business Analyst to determine how best to translate requirements in to test cases and then execute those tests ensuring any released software is the best it can be.

The day-to-day role involves manual testing of legacy systems and some new automation testing, so the ideal candidate will enjoy working on both. As part of the test team.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working in a similar role
• Demonstrable real-world experience working in automated testing techniques, ideally using Selenium, with skills to be able to set up automation from scratch when required.
• Comfortable working in manual testing
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritise a heavy workload
• Good relationship building skills
• Ability to understand complex problems and break them down into logical steps.
• Ability to work well and adapt in a fluid environment
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Good team worker with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent note taking and documentation skills
Desirable:
• Experience in multi-platform testing, such as websites & databases
• An understanding of financial products and services.
• Experience in testing within an Agile development methodology.
• Experience working with project planning tools.

Hours

Full time 37.5 hrs per week Monday-Friday