Junior Software Tester

Pertemps Dudley Industrial; England; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee Software Tester to join a development team near Coventry. In this fully office-based role, you will work on designing test cases, documenting bugs, and supporting software releases. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in a related field and have some exposure to software testing principles. This opportunity promises mentoring and professional growth in an Agile environment, making it perfect for recent graduates or individuals looking to advance their testing skills.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge in software testing or QA role, including placements.
• Understanding of testing principles and software development lifecycles.
• Familiarity with automation tools like Selenium or Playwright is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test cases based on user stories.
• Document and report bugs to help troubleshoot issues.
• Contribute to regression and exploratory testing activities.
• Support software releases by validating features.
• Assist in reviewing requirements and identifying test scenarios.
• Maintain detailed test documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical approach

Collaboration in Agile environments

Education

Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

Job description

Job Description

Location: Meriden, Coventry
Salary: 25,000 per annum
Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm (fully office based)

The Opportunity

Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Trainee Software Tester with commercial experience, either through a previous role, industrial placement, or graduate scheme. You will be joining a growing development team near Coventry. In this role, you will build on your foundation in software testing to support the delivery of reliable, high-quality software products. You will 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 if you have taken your first steps in testing and now want to be part of a collaborative Agile team where you can continue to develop technically while gaining exposure to modern testing practices and tools.

Key Responsibilities of the Trainee Software Tester

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

Requirements for the Trainee Software Tester

• A degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or a related field
• Experience or knowledge of 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 Attributes

• 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

Additional Information

If you are looking for an opportunity which involves training and development as a Trainee Software Tester and you are based in or around the Coventry area then click "Apply" now to be considered. You will have an opportunity to learn and grow with a Senior Software Tester, you will build on your foundation in software testing to support the delivery of software products for the business.