Graduate Software Tester

GRAYCE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Graduate Software Tester through their Graduate Development Programme. This role offers a competitive starting salary, continuous learning opportunities, and the chance to work with prestigious clients while gaining industry-recognized qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Industry Recognition

Mentors and Coaches

Wellness Support

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 in a STEM subject required.
• Previous experience in software testing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure software reliability, functionality, performance, and quality.
• Communicate with stakeholders and work closely with developers.

Skills

SQL

Analytical Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Education

2:1 Undergraduate Degree

Job description

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Job Position: Graduate Software Tester – via the Graduate Development Programme

Application Requirements:

• Minimum 2:1 or above in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) subject
• Previous experience in software testing
• Strong SQL skills – ideally used in a previous role
• Ability to work on site 5 days a week
• Right to work in the UK unsponsored for the duration of the programme

Grayce is not on the UK Border Agency's Sponsor Register and is unable to sponsor work visas for international applicants.

About the role:

Working for a highly regarded energy company, the Software Tester would work as part of a software development team. In this key role, the Software Tester would be responsible for ensuring the software’s reliability, functionality, performance, and overall quality before it is released to users.

This role requires a combination of technical knowledge, strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and customer-centric focus. Successful applicants will communicate with key stakeholders and work closely with software developers, business stakeholders, project support teams, and end users.

Why Grayce?

We specialise in driving change and transformation for some of the world’s most ambitious organisations. For over a decade, we've partnered with FTSE 100 and 250 companies to deliver impactful results by developing and deploying high-performing talent in the UK and beyond.

Our Accelerated Development Programme is designed to launch the careers of recent graduates eager to make an impact. We offer a fast-track route to expertise, allowing you to gain hands-on experience with one of our impressive clients in roles such as Data Analysis, InfoSec, Software Testing, and DevOps.

Opportunity: You'll embark on continuous learning, gaining industry-accredited qualifications, while working full-time onsite directly with prestigious FTSE100, 250, and 500 organisations.

Delivery: You will work with one client, delivering high-quality outcomes during your tenure, before transitioning to work directly for them. Skills for client delivery include curiosity, proactivity, adaptability, effective communication, and problem-solving.

Mentoring: Thrive under the guidance of experienced Delivery Managers and Technical Trainers who will support and share insights with you.

Progression: Starting as an Analyst with potential for significant salary growth, you will develop invaluable skills and complete at least 6 industry-recognised certifications during the programme.

Accreditations: Including CompTIA, SFIA levels 3 & 4, Agile Practitioner, CMI Level 5, plus a flexible training budget.

What makes a great Grayce Analyst?

• 2:1 Undergraduate Degree: A minimum 2:1, especially in fields like Computer Science, Information Technology, or Business Information Systems.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid foundation in technical concepts, familiarity with programming languages, frameworks, tools used in software development, DevOps, and testing.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Ability to spot patterns, think creatively, dissect complex issues, and apply critical thinking.
• Soft Skills: Effective communication, planning, organisation, a learning mindset, stakeholder and time management skills, demonstrated through examples in interviews.

Why work for us?

• Competitive Salary: Starting at £28,000 with potential for growth.
• Industry Recognition: Fully funded, industry-recognized qualifications to enhance your career.
• Mentors and Coaches: Access to a dedicated network for your development.
• Wellness Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support for financial, legal, health, and wellbeing needs.