Senior QA Tester - Agile/API & Automation

Proactive.IT Appointments Limited; Windsor; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Tester in Windsor. The successful candidate will support test execution across multiple projects, engage with multiple departments, and deliver quality software using Agile methodologies. Critical skills include hands-on testing experience, familiarity with various testing tools, and excellent communication abilities. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including private health insurance and professional development opportunities, along with a flexible work arrangement.

Benefits

Full private health insurance

Group Life Insurance and Income Protection

BUPA Dental

23 days’ holiday

Employer pension contributions up to 10%

Professional development programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in software testing roles with hands-on testing experience is essential.
• Collaboration in Agile/Scrum teams is required.
• Ability to develop and implement documented test cases.

Responsibilities

• Execute tests and prepare test reports.
• Report defects when required to stakeholders.
• Work closely with departments to ensure quality deliverables.

Skills

Proven track record in software testing roles

Experience working in Agile/Scrum models

Strong testing experience with API

Cross‑platform and cross‑browser testing

Strong experience in non‑functional testing

Experience with test management tools (JIRA, TFS)

Familiarity with C# .NET, HTML, SQL, Java

Excellent knowledge of Postman and SOAP UI

Strong attention to detail

Excellent English verbal and written communication skills

Tools

SQL Management Studio

Selenium WebDriver

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Tester in Windsor. The successful candidate will support test execution across multiple projects, engage with multiple departments, and deliver quality software using Agile methodologies. Critical skills include hands-on testing experience, familiarity with various testing tools, and excellent communication abilities. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including private health insurance and professional development opportunities, along with a flexible work arrangement.