Junior Software Tester

Pertemps; Hythe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Software Tester for a role near Coventry. You'll be involved in the software testing lifecycle, from test case design to bug reporting. Ideal for those with a degree in a related field and some experience. This position offers the chance to work within a collaborative Agile environment, developing your skills with modern testing practices and tools.

Qualifications

• 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, assisting developers.
• Maintain clear and detailed test documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Collaboration in Agile environments

Education

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

Tools

JIRA

TestRail

Job description

Role: Junior Software Tester
Location: Meriden, Coventry
Salary: £25,000
The Opportunity
Network IT are 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

• 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

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