QA Software Tester

Spectrum IT Recruitment; Southampton, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum IT Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented QA Software Tester to join a growing team delivering innovative SaaS solutions. You will work within a remote-first development team to ensure high quality, performance and reliability across products.

The role involves planning, executing and improving tests, collaborating with developers and product owners, and helping shape the automation strategy. The ideal candidate has experience in functional, regression, integration and unit testing,

Qualifications

• Experience designing and executing functional, regression, integration and unit tests.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and defect management.
• Ability to write clear acceptance criteria and test plans.
• Proven experience testing SaaS or network management applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and improve software testing across products within a remote-first development team.
• Collaborate with developers and product owners to ensure features meet quality standards before release.
• Develop and maintain automated test scenarios using Selenium and Cucumber (training provided).
• Identify, record and manage defects through to resolution.
• Test networking-related functionality within the software platform.

Skills

QA testing

Test planning

Regression testing

Defect management

Tools

Selenium

Cucumber

BDD

Job description

• Automation testing, Selenium, Cucumber, BDD
• Remote working (Offices in Southampton and London if you did want to go in)

Join a Team That Builds Innovative SaaS Solutions

Are you a QA Software Tester looking for a role where your work has a real impact?

I'm looking for a detail-oriented QA Software Tester to join a growing team, helping to ensure the quality, performance and reliability of my clients software products.

My clients solutions are designed for the flexible workspace industry and include an established networking platform that combines CRM, billing and floor space management into one powerful solution.

The Role

Working within the development team, you'll be responsible for planning, executing and improving software testing across products. You'll work closely with developers and product owners to ensure new features meet the highest quality standards before release.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, write and execute functional, regression, integration and unit test cases.
• Identify, record and manage software defects through to resolution.
• Develop and maintain automated test scenarios using Selenium and Cucumber (full training provided if required).
• Collaborate with developers and product owners to define clear acceptance criteria.
• Help improve the testing processes and automation strategy.
• Test networking-related functionality within our software platform.
• Proven experience in software testing.
• Good understanding of software testing methodologies, including regression testing, test planning and defect management.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently within a remote-first environment.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Experience with Selenium, Cucumber or Behaviour Driven Development (BDD).
• Understanding of networking fundamentals such as IP addressing, VLANs, routing and firewalls.
• Experience testing SaaS or network management applications.
• Knowledge of API testing or test automation tools.

What We Offer

• Flexible working environment with a great work-life balance.
• The opportunity to work on innovative SaaS products within a growing technology business.
• Ongoing training and career development, including hands-on experience with Selenium and Cucumber.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture.