Customs & Freight Test Analyst

DivalentineCalver Recruitment LTD; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays (increasing to 30)

Private healthcare

Company pension

Employee discount scheme

Group life assurance

Job summary

DivalentineCalver Recruitment LTD is sourcing a Customs & Freight Test Analyst to join the QA team of a UK customs software provider. You will work on legacy client/server applications and a new web front-end, applying your knowledge of customs declarations and freight forwarding to ensure robust quality.

You will be part of a collaborative team, receive tailored QA training, and have the chance to impact systems critical to logistics and trade.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of UK customs declarations and/or freight forwarding.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability and a proactive, self-starting attitude.
• Keen eye for detail and robust problem-solving abilities.
• Willing to learn new technologies and QA practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform software QA/testing on both legacy client/server and new web front-end.
• Collaborate with QA team and developers to ensure high-quality releases.
• Work across test environments/VMs, SQL, and API testing tools.
• Contribute to Agile processes and CI/CD improvements.

Skills

UK customs declarations

Freight forwarding

Communication skills

Team player

Learning agility

Education

ISTQB/ISEB Certification

Tools

Azure DevOps

SQL

API testing tools

CI/CD

Windows applications

Job description

Our client has an exciting new position available for a Customs & Freight Test Analyst with a strong background in customs declarations and import/export freight forwarding to join the Quality Assurance team. This is a unique opportunity for someone with industry-specific knowledge who is looking to transition into or grow within the field of software quality assurance. This person must be an enthusiastic, self-starting problem solver with the ability to learn new technologies quickly. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator who is both a good fit for our team and is approachable.

The role – Customs & Freight Test Analyst

Our client is a leading provider of customs clearance software and services in the UK. We help freight forwarders, customs agents, and logistics companies streamline import and export processes by ensuring smooth integration with HMRC systems and facilitating efficient, compliant trade operations.

The product that is actively being developed, is a mature application (client/server) which started life in mid 2000’s and has been deployed to live customers since 2011. Alongside this flagship product, we are building a new web-based front-end (greenfield development).

This is an exciting time for us, and the successful applicant will be working with cutting edge technologies on both projects. As a company, we’re expanding our QA team so that we can continue building high quality software.

Employment Terms – Customs & Freight Test Analyst

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team.
• Receive tailored training in QA methodologies and Agile practices.
• Make a real impact on systems critical to logistics and trade.
• Benefits – 25 days holidays (increasing to 30) plus bank holidays, company pension, private healthcare, employee discount scheme and group life assurance.
• £35-42k DOE/Neg
• Mon-Friday 9-5.30 (flex 7.5hr working day)
• Hybrid Working; Set ‘ WFH’ Mon & Fri

Required experience – Customs & Freight Test Analyst

• In-depth knowledge of UK customs declarations and/or freight forwarding.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Have a great personality; you will be expected to work closely with the team, continuously learn, and actively share knowledge with others.
• Have a keen eye for detail and good problem analysis.
• You must also be enthusiastic and be willing to accept new challenges.

Nice to have’s

• Previous experience in a QA or testing role.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies or experience working in a Scrum team.
• Be familiar with Windows, Windows applications and Microsoft Office products.
• ISTQB/ISEB Certified Tester or Qualifications or equivalent.
• Experience with Azure DevOps.
• Experience with differing test environments / VM’s / SQL/ API testing tools.
• CI/CD
• Testing web front ends.

We value the right mindset over perfect experience—if you bring industry knowledge and a passion for quality, we’ll help you build the rest