Software Tester

Southampton Full-time £30,000 - £45,000 / Year
(£2,500 - £3,750 / Month)

Job Description

We're seeking a detail-oriented Software Tester to join our Southampton-based team. This role focuses on validating software functionalities and enhancing user experiences while collaborating with development teams to ensure the highest standards of quality.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive testing throughout the development life cycle.
  • Develop detailed documentation related to testing procedures.
  • Engage in performance testing and load testing to ensure applications can handle expected traffic.
  • Support user acceptance testing (UAT) with stakeholders.
  • Provide feedback for product enhancements based on testing results.
  • Maintain testing tools and environments.
  • Track and prioritize test cases to ensure adequate coverage.

Requirements

Education
  • Master's degree in Software Engineering or related field is preferred
Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in software testing
Technical Skills
  • Automated Testing
  • Performance Testing
Soft Skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Time Management
Certifications
  • Certified Testing Technician (CTT+)
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines: Skill in integrating testing into continuous integration processes.
  • Knowledge of security testing: Understanding of security testing frameworks and practices.

Benefits

  • Pension scheme with employer contributions
  • Employee assistance program for mental health
  • Regular team outings and social events
  • Growth opportunities within a fast-paced environment

Company Culture

  • Continuous improvement: We support ongoing learning as a means of enhancing both personal and team capabilities.
  • Work-life balance: We promote a healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements.
  • Recognition and rewards: We acknowledge and celebrate individual and team achievements.
Status: Closed