Junior Software Test Engineer

Pepper Mill; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization where your passion for technology can flourish! This role focuses on automation testing, allowing you to develop frameworks that ensure software quality across various platforms. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional results. Benefit from a supportive environment that fosters your growth, offering regular performance reviews and opportunities for salary increases. Embrace the chance to shape your career in a company that values diversity and inclusion while making a real impact in the tech industry.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday leave

Pension

Eye care

Death in service cover

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Employee assistance program

Personal development budget

Access to alumni and community networks

Qualifications

• Experience with C# or Java programming languages.
• Familiarity with automation testing and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automation testing frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software performance.

Skills

C#

Java

Automation Testing

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

DevOps tools

Testing Frameworks

Job description

About Sparta Global

Embark on a transformative career journey with Sparta Global, where diversity, innovation, and passion for technology converge. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, offering not just jobs, but dynamic careers in the tech industry. You'll work alongside enthusiastic professionals, receiving top-tier training and mentorship to hone your skills for success in both public and private sectors. Our commitment to designing impactful careers and coaching future leaders is evident in our over 10 prestigious awards in Learning & Development and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. As a Top 20 Employer for Social Mobility and a proud B-Corp certified organisation, we're not just advancing careers; we're fostering a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive tech landscape. Join us in shaping the future of technology - where your growth is our mission, and your success, our pride. Apply now to be part of our award-winning team at Sparta Global.

About This Role

Automation Testing is at the core of defining, developing, and testing products for businesses and their customers. Development is a playground where you can create what's needed when you need it.

You will play a vital role working within a cross-functional team, participating in the development of software with a primary focus on the testability and performance of software applications.

You'll be able to set up full frameworks to perform thousands of tests quickly on multiple platforms such as mobile, desktop, and web. This feeds into every level of testing, including unit, functional, performance, and regression testing.

Automation is a major component of agile teams, enabling rapid delivery of functional code through script execution and integration into the DevOps pipeline.

We are not expecting you to have all proficiencies immediately—that's where our award-winning Academy comes in. We specialize in building skills and confidence in a fun, supportive environment that will develop your capabilities to work on our clients' projects.

What we're looking for

To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate ability in C#, Java, or similar programming languages. You should be passionate about technology and eager to advance your programming skills.

Our Values

• Empathy and Diversity: Integrity, respect, and inclusivity.
• Drive: Goal-oriented with pride in exceeding targets.
• Collaboration: Team-focused, fostering positive relationships.
• Innovation: Curious, creative, and open to diverse ideas.
• Flexibility: Adaptable and composed in changing environments.

As a national organization with clients across the UK, candidates must be willing to relocate post-training for deployment to client sites. Remote work cannot be guaranteed. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK (British or Irish Citizenship, EU Settled Status, or Permanent Visa). We do not sponsor visas or accept Graduate or PSW Visas due to time constraints.

Why You Should Apply

Our environment nurtures your talents and skills, rewarding your hard work through performance reviews every six months, with opportunities to increase your earnings twice a year. This system ensures your efforts are recognized and rewarded.

Additional Benefits

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday leave
• Pension, eye care, death in service cover
• Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan
• Employee assistance program
• Personal development budget
• Access to alumni and community networks
• Opportunities to become brand ambassadors

Joining Sparta Global is an investment in your future, offering diverse experiences, skill development, and earning potential. No two career paths are the same here.

Our Recruitment Process

Start by applying online. If shortlisted, you'll complete online assessments and a first-stage interview. Successful candidates will then have a competency-based interview to showcase communication skills and behavioral competencies through examples. Our Talent Team is available for support, and you can visit our YouTube channel for interview tips and insights.

We look forward to your application—good luck!