Junior Manual Tester

Pepper Mill; Redhill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services firm is seeking passionate individuals to become Junior Manual Testers. Applicants will receive full training, working alongside clients after completion. This role emphasizes continuous learning and collaboration, ideal for those eager to kickstart a technology career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free training

Performance reviews every six months

Referral bonuses

20 days of annual leave

Extra day off for your birthday

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Some experience or understanding of Java or similar technologies.
• Strong eagerness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze requirements, create test plans and execute test cases.
• Detect and analyze system defects and collaborate to resolve issues.
• Create and maintain test documentation.
• Work with business analysts and developers to provide feedback.
• Continuously increase technical capability.

Skills

Java

Manual Testing

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Job description

Sparta Global is looking for passionate and committed individuals who want to kickstart a career in technology! You must be willing to complete full-time training and will then be assigned to work in a junior role with one of our trusted client partners as a 'Spartan' consultant.

As a Manual Tester You Will

• Review and analyse requirements, create test plans and execute test cases to ensure the needs of the end-users are met.
• Detect and analyse system defects and collaborate to resolve these issues.
• Create and maintain test documentation, ensuring efficient tracking of product quality.
• Work with business analysts and developers to provide feedback, troubleshoot, fix defects and participate in code reviews.
• You will continuously increase your technical capability in the environments you work in, becoming a subject matter exert that the organisation relies on for business-critical decisions.
• You will stay up to date with trends and changes in the tech market, continuously learning new testing techniques and approaches.
  
  

How It Works

Learn: Complete a period of full-time Academy training when you join Sparta Global. All training is delivered remotely by our team of industry-professional trainers and is paid from day one.

Work: At the successful completion of training, you will become a 'Spartan' consultant and be available for assignment to work with one of our clients.

Grow: You'll work with our client for up to 24 months, be able to access upskilling, salary increases, and are then available to convert to a full-time employee with your assigned employer.

How To Apply

Our recruitment process is simple and supportive, and we encourage people from all demographics and backgrounds to apply. You do not need to have prior experience of working in tech or studying a STEM subject at a high level.

• Apply online - Our team of talent coordinators will review your application and invite you to the next stage if you showcase the right aptitude for success.
• Complete online assessments and a first-stage interview - These assessments are testing your aptitude for learning, not what you know. Show us your potential and then your personality in a face-to-face interview.
• Final competency-based interview - Demonstrate your collaborative skills, problem-solving abilities, and growth mindset to secure your spot in the Academy.
  
  

Person Specification

To qualify, you need to demonstrate some experience or understanding of Java similar technologies. Most importantly, you should have a strong eagerness to learn and grow.

We're also seeking passionate individuals who align with our values:

• Empathy & Diversity - Integrity, respect, and a commitment to inclusivity.
• Drive - A goal-oriented mindset with a passion for growth.
• Collaboration - A team-focused approach with a desire to build strong relationships.
• Innovation - Curiosity, creativity, and openness to new ideas.
• Flexibility - Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced industry.
  
  

Eligibility

As a Sparta Global technical consultant, you will be deployed to work with one of our client partners at the completion of your training. For this reason, candidates must be open to relocation/commuting for client site deployments and remote work cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (British/Irish Citizenship, EU Settled Status, or Permanent Visa Holder) and unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

About Sparta Global

Sparta Global is a technology services and education company, specialising in hiring, training, and deploying the next generation of leaders across in-demand technology and business skills.

Over the past decade Sparta Global has helped more than 3000 people kickstart a career in technology, supporting graduates, non-graduates, career changers, returners, and ex forces personnel to develop exciting careers with our network of 100+ employers across public sector, financial services, and commercial.

In 2024, Sparta Global was an awarded a King's Award for Enterprise for Promoting Opportunity, adding to its accolades as a Top 20 Employer for Social Mobility, B Corp accredited business for sustainability, and Princess Royal Training Award winner.

The Benefits

• Free training - paid from day one
• Performance-based reviews every six months to discuss salary increases
• Referral bonuses
• No exit fees
• 20 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension scheme
• Eye care support
• Death-in-service cover
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Personal development budget
• Access to alumni and professional networks
• Opportunities to become a brand ambassador
  
  

Don't wait to kickstart a career in technology, grab your opportunity to train and work with Sparta Global today!

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