Software Tester / QA Engineer - £35,000 PA
Southampton – hybrid working
We are working with a well-established technology organisation to recruit an experienced Software Tester / QA Engineer to support the delivery of customer-facing systems and core software products.
This role sits within a professional services environment and will involve testing both standard solutions and customer-specific implementations. You will work closely with developers, project managers and technical teams to ensure systems meet quality standards prior to release and go-live.
As a Software Tester, you will be responsible for ensuring software quality through effective manual and automated testing. You will contribute to improving testing processes, support customer UAT and play an active role in identifying and resolving defects before systems are deployed.
Key responsibilities:
• Executing software testing on customer systems prior to installation and go-live
• Designing, writing and maintaining manual and automated test scripts
• Creating and maintaining test plans, test cases and supporting documentation
• Working closely with development and technical teams to identify, log and resolve defects
• Creating test data to support system testing
• Supporting user acceptance testing and providing go-live support to customers
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of testing standards, tools and methodologies
• Providing guidance to customers during UAT and test planning where required
• Supporting internal product and development testing as needed
Requirements:
• Previous experience in a Software Testing / QA role
• Strong hands-on experience with manual testing
• Experience designing and maintaining test documentation
• Familiarity with Windows Client and Server environments
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications
Any experience with the following will be highly advantageous:
• ISTQB Foundation or Advanced certification
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (Ranorex, Selenium or similar)
• Exposure to C#, Java, or other object-oriented programming languages
• Experience with SQL Server and/or Oracle databases, including querying and data validation
• Experience using source control tools such as TFS or Git
• Understanding of network architecture, IT security and Active Directory
• Experience within document management, OCR or enterprise systems environments
The role may involve UK and occasional international travel
Hybrid working once passed probation, 1-2 days per week on site.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Software Tester looking to work on varied, customer-facing projects within a stable and growing organisation.....Read more...
Are you an experienced Software Automation Tester with a strong background in test automation, scripting, and QA best practices?
Looking to join a global technology organisation where you can lead automation initiatives and help deliver high-quality software solutions?
If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Our customer has an opportunity for an experienced Software Automation Tester to join their Software Test team based in the Isle of Wight where they develop and deliver advanced software solutions. You’ll take a lead role in designing, developing, and implementing complex automated test suites, ensuring our software products meet the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities of the Software Automation Tester
Act as the technical lead for software test automation projects, collaborating closely with other stakeholders
Mentor junior members and support the wider team
Review requirements and design documentation to define and develop test automation strategies
Plan, create, and execute automated test suites (functional, integration, performance, and usability testing)
Maintain and optimise automated test frameworks using tools such as Selenium
Record test results clearly and accurately, documenting defects with sufficient detail to aid diagnosis and resolution
Set up and manage test environments, ensuring reliability and repeatability of testing processes
Contribute to continuous improvement of testing methodologies and practices
Key Requirements
Qualification in Computer Science, Software Development, or a related field
3+ years’ experience in software test automation within a software development environment
Proven experience automating tests for complex applications using Selenium or similar tools
Programming knowledge in Java and/or Python for developing automation scripts
Experience testing products built with MS SQL, ASP.NET, and C#
Strong understanding of software development and testing lifecycles
Skilled in test planning, estimation, and risk management
Able to work full time on site in the Isle of Wight or willing to relocate
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Software Automation Tester to join a global company who can offer the opportunity for career progression and personal development as well as an excellent benefits package.
To apply for the C# Software Developer job in Isle of Wight please send your CV to yskelton@redlinegroup.Com or for more information contact on 01582 878829.....Read more...
