Junior Test Engineer

RedTech Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology company in the UK seeks a Junior Test Engineer to join their development team. This role offers specialisation in manual or automation testing with a structured training program. Candidates should hold a degree in Software Engineering or similar, and possess an excellent attention to detail. The position is hybrid, requiring office attendance at least 2 days a week, and offers a salary range of £25,000 - £30,000 along with benefits.

Benefits

Structured training program

Collaborative culture

Modern office facilities

Qualifications

• Degree in Software Engineering or similar, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong testing mentality.
• For automation: knowledge of automation tools.
• For manual: experience writing and executing test cases.

Responsibilities

• Testing complex software products within the system test team.
• Writing and executing test cases, creating bug reports.
• Applying manual and automated testing methods.
• Collaborating with Test Engineers and Developers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Interest in software systems

Education

Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

Tools

SpecFlow

TestComplete

SQL

XML

Jira

Jenkins

Job description

Overview

Junior Test Engineer

A brilliant opportunity for a Junior Test Engineer to join a growing technology company working on complex and innovative software solutions used by clients across the globe. You will be joining the development team at an exciting time of growth, with the chance to specialise in either automation testing or manual testing.

Location

Lutterworth, Leicestershire hybrid, expected in the office at least 2 days per week

Salary

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum + benefits

Requirements for Junior Test Engineer

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar field, or equivalent commercial experience
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong testing mentality
• For the automation-focused role: knowledge of automation tools such as SpecFlow, TestComplete, or similar frameworks
• For the manual-focused role: experience writing and executing test cases and working to test plans
• Ability to grasp complex systems and learn quickly
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Beneficial experience: SQL, XML, Jira, Jenkins, relational databases, or web services
• An interest in working on large-scale, business-critical software systems would be an advantage

Responsibilities

• Testing complex software products within the system test team
• Writing and executing test cases, creating accurate bug reports, and tracking progress
• Applying manual and automated testing methods to ensure software quality
• Working to defined processes and deadlines in an Agile environment
• Collaborating with other Test Engineers and Developers to support product development

What this role offers

• The opportunity to specialise in either manual or automation testing and build a career in software quality assurance
• A structured training programme with hands-on involvement from day one
• A supportive culture with excellent collaboration and modern office facilities

Applications

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