Junior Software Tester

Pertemps; Meriden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is looking for a Trainee Software Tester to join a development team near Coventry. This role involves supporting reliable software delivery, including the full testing lifecycle. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or a related field and experience in software testing. The position offers training and development opportunities in a collaborative Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, or Software Engineering required.
• Experience in software testing or QA role is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical approach

Collaboration in Agile environments

Manual testing

Basic SQL knowledge

Awareness of automation tools

Education

Degree in Computer Science, IT, or Software Engineering

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Job description

Overview

Trainee Software Tester — Location: Meriden, Coventry — Salary: £25,000 - 30,000 — 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.

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

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 environment
• 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

We are only looking at people who live within a 10- 15 mile radius as it is an office based role so you need to be able to get there on a daily basis.

If you are looking for an opportunity which involves training and development as a Junior 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.