Junior Software Tester

Network IT; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing development company near Coventry is seeking a Junior Software Tester to support high-quality software delivery. The successful candidate will engage in designing test cases, documenting bugs, and validating features in a collaborative Agile environment. Ideal for those with some testing experience and a passion for learning modern testing practices.

Qualifications

• At least 6–12 months of experience in a software testing or QA role.
• Understanding of testing principles and software development lifecycles.
• Familiarity with test management or bug tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test cases based on user stories.
• Document and report bugs, troubleshoot issues with developers.
• Contribute to functional, regression, and exploratory testing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical approach

Collaborative working

Understanding of testing principles

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

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Role: Junior Software Tester

Location: Meriden, Coventry
Salary: £25,000

The Opportunity

Network IT is currently recruiting for a Junior Software Tester with commercial experience—either through a previous role, industrial placement, or graduate scheme—to join a growing development team near Coventry.

In this role, you’ll build on your foundation in software testing to support the delivery of reliable, high-quality software products. You'll be involved in the full testing lifecycle, including test case design, bug reporting, regression testing, and contributing to team discussions about quality and improvements.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who’s taken their first steps in testing and now wants to be part of a collaborative Agile team where they can continue to develop technically while gaining exposure to modern testing practices and tools.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design and execute test cases based on user stories and acceptance criteria
2. Document and report bugs, helping to troubleshoot issues with developers
3. Contribute to functional, regression, and exploratory testing activities
4. Support software releases by validating features and identifying risks early
5. Assist in reviewing requirements and identifying test scenarios
6. Maintain clear and detailed test documentation

What You’ll Bring

• A degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or a related field
• At least 6–12 months of experience in a software testing or QA role (including placements)
• Understanding of testing principles and software development lifecycles
• Strong attention to detail with a structured and analytical approach
• Ability to work collaboratively in Agile or fast-paced delivery environments
• Familiarity with test management or bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail)

Desirable

• Experience running manual tests across desktop or web applications
• Exposure to SQL or basic database validation
• Awareness of automation tools such as Selenium or Playwright
• Interest in performance or non-functional testing
• A proactive approach to learning and improving testing practices