Senior Test Analyst – 11349SR1

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Tester to support Test Execution across multiple projects. The successful candidate will work closely with all departments to ensure quality deliverables, following Agile methodologies. Responsibilities include developing test cases, executing tests, and reporting defects. Beneficial skills include automation experience and experience in the logistics industry. Benefits include full private health insurance, flexible working options, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Full private health insurance

Group Life Insurance and Income Protection

23 days’ holiday, rising to 26

Employer pension contributions up to 10%

Work-life balance with flexible working options

Qualifications

• Hands-on testing experience with a strong attention to detail.
• Experience in non-functional testing.
• Good experience working with SQL and SQL Management Studio.

Responsibilities

• Support Test Execution across multiple projects.
• Develop and implement documented test cases.
• Report defects to relevant departments and stakeholders.

Skills

Proven track record in software testing roles

Experience working in Agile/Scrum models

Strong testing experience with API

Cross-platform testing experience

Experience with test management tools like JIRA

Familiarity with C# .NET

Excellent English verbal and written communication skills

Tools

SQL

Selenium WebDriver

Postman

SOAP UI

Job description

11349SR1
£40k – 45k per year

Senior Tester

My client is looking for an experienced Tester to support Test Execution across multiple projects and maintenance cycles, from Development through to Go-Live.

This role requires 2 days per week on-site — you must be commutable to Windsor.

You will work closely with all departments to ensure quality deliverables, building strong relationships between the business and IT while delivering software through an Agile methodology. From time to time, you will be required to perform software tests, following best practices to ensure quality and correct documentation of test procedures across all areas of software testing.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing documented test cases, executing tests, preparing test reports, and working closely with relevant departments and stakeholders to report defects when required.

Key Skills Required

• Proven track record in software testing roles with hands‑on testing experience
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum models
• Strong testing experience with API, cross‑platform testing, cross‑browser testing, web, mobile, and tablet
• Strong experience in non‑functional testing
• Experience working with test management tools such as JIRA, TFS, and ALM
• Familiarity with C# .NET, HTML, SQL, and Java
• Good experience working with SQL and SQL Management Studio
• Excellent knowledge of Postman and SOAP UI for API testing
• Ability to work closely with BA and development teams
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills

Beneficial Skills / Experience

• Automation experience, including creating and maintaining automation frameworks and scripts following coding standards
• Demonstrated experience writing test scripts from scratch in C# .NET
• Experience working with Selenium WebDriver
• Previous experience within the logistics industry
• ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst or equivalent certification in software testing

Benefits

• Full private health insurance through healthcare partner
• Group Life Insurance and Income Protection
• BUPA Dental
• 23 days’ holiday, rising to 26 days with years of service, plus all UK Bank Holidays
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• AIG LifeWorks Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 support for mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing
• Work‑life balance with flexible working and work‑from‑home options
• Professional development including learning and development programmes, individual development plans, formal mentorship, and professional tuition reimbursement

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

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