Senior Software Tester

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Automated Software Tester in Cheltenham, where you’ll contribute to mission-focused projects. In this dynamic role, you'll build and maintain automation pipelines, implement CI/CD processes, and conduct thorough testing to ensure system performance. The collaborative team environment encourages continual learning and innovation, making it an ideal place for personal and professional growth. With a strong emphasis on making a real difference, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact the community positively while advancing your skills in a supportive setting.

Benefits

10% time for personal development

Collaborative team environment

Ongoing support for learning and training

Qualifications

• Experience in automation and testing within software development.
• Proficient in BASH scripting and CI/CD processes.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain automation pipelines using Jenkins and Ansible.
• Conduct functional and non-functional testing to ensure system reliability.

Skills

Automation experience

Functional testing

Non-functional testing

BASH scripting

DV clearance

Software development practices

Containerisation (Docker)

GitLab

Tools

Jenkins

Ansible

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Automated Software Tester to join a collaborative and supportive team working onsite in Cheltenham. This is a mission-focused role where you will work directly alongside users, seeing the real-world impact of your contributions. You’ll be part of a community that values continual learning, innovation, and team success.

In this role, you will:

• Build and maintain automation pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and Ansible.
• Implement and manage CI/CD processes to support software development teams.
• Develop BASH scripts and work extensively within Linux environments.
• Conduct functional and non-functional testing to ensure system performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver scalable and supportable technical solutions.

What’s on Offer:

• A collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• 10% of your time dedicated to personal and professional development.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in mission-focused projects.
• Ongoing support for learning, training courses, and skill advancement.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Automation experience (e.g., Jenkins, Ansible)
• Strong background in functional and non-functional testing
• Proficiency in BASH scripting
• Active or recently active DV clearance
• Experience working in software development teams
• Understanding of software development practices
• Experience with containerisation (e.g., Docker)
• GitLab experience for version control and CI/CD
• Background in network-focused software development