Junior Software Tester

Pertemps Dudley West Brom Perms; Hythe; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee Software Tester in Coventry. This role offers an opportunity to develop your software testing skills while being part of a collaborative Agile team. You will contribute to the full testing lifecycle, including test case design and bug reporting. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree and some experience or knowledge in software testing. This position is fully office-based, offering a salary of £25,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or a related field.
• Experience or knowledge in software testing or QA role.
• Understanding of testing principles and software development lifecycles.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical approach

Collaboration in Agile

Understanding of testing principles

Experience with test management tools

Education

Degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or related field

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

Job description

Overview

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

We 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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)
• 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
• A proactive approach to learning and improving testing practices

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.