Remote Software QA Test Engineer (Security Cleared)

Capita plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home-based work

Competitive salary

23 days’ holiday (pro rata)

Volunteer day

Family leave policy

Cycle to Work + pension + life cover

Job summary

Capita plc seeks a Tester - Software Testing to join our team in a homebased role, with the requirement to obtain Security Clearance. You will perform manual, functional, regression and UAT testing across software releases, craft test cases, analyse results, and ensure traceability to requirements.

You will track defects to resolution and support Agile delivery with planning, reviews and QA activities. You’ll collaborate with developers and stakeholders to improve software quality and user

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 6 or above, or an equivalentqualification.
• Experience in software testing, quality assurance or application support.
• Experience creating and executing test cases and managing software defects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• The ability to obtain and maintain Security Clearance.
• ISTQB Foundation Certification or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience in Agile delivery environments with Jira/Azure DevOps or similar tools is desirable.
• Knowledge of regression testing, UAT, risk-based testing and test design techniques is desirable.
• Experience supporting users through software implementation, training or process change is desirable.
• Understanding of TAFMIS applications, planning processes or JPA is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Delivering manual, functional, regression and user acceptance testing (UAT) across software releases.
• Creating and executing test cases, analysing results and maintaining traceability to requirements and user stories.
• Identifying, documenting and tracking defects through to resolution using Jira, Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Supporting Agile delivery through sprint planning, reviews, release activities and quality assurance processes.
• Collaborating with developers, analysts, stakeholders and users to improve software quality and user experience.
• Supporting the SOE rollout through user guidance, feedback gathering, enhancement testing and adoption activities.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and quality assurance best practice across delivery teams.

Skills

Software testing

Quality assurance

Test case creation

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Security Clearance

Fast-paced environment

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 6+)

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Capita plc seeks a Tester - Software Testing to join our team in a homebased role, with the requirement to obtain Security Clearance. You will perform manual, functional, regression and UAT testing across software releases, craft test cases, analyse results, and ensure traceability to requirements.

You will track defects to resolution and support Agile delivery with planning, reviews and QA activities. You’ll collaborate with developers and stakeholders to improve software quality and user