Software Quality Assurance Tester

Symmetric Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech recruitment agency is seeking a QA Software Tester to ensure the quality and reliability of web applications used in safety-critical sectors. The selected candidate will have strong hands-on experience in testing complex web applications, familiarity with the Microsoft tech stack, and the ability to document bugs effectively. This role offers an opportunity to significantly impact the quality of software that users depend on in various environments.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience testing complex web applications in a commercial environment.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft tech stack (.NET Core, Azure, SQL Server).
• Ability to write clear, actionable bug reports and work collaboratively with developers.

Responsibilities

• Testing a large-scale .NET web application used by clients.
• Running structured test cases and exploratory testing to identify UI, UX, and functional issues.
• Collaborating with developers and product teams to ensure issues are understood and resolved quickly.

Skills

Testing complex web applications

Writing actionable bug reports

Collaborative work with developers

Knowledge of automated testing tools (Selenium or Cypress)

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

.NET Core

SQL Server

Job description

QA Software Tester (Learning Tech Software / Web Apps)

We build smart web applications that train people for real-world performance. You’ll make sure every click, load, and screen works exactly as it should.

We’re hiring a QA Software Tester with strong experience testing web applications — not just for bugs, but for responsiveness, usability, and capability under real-world conditions. You'll play a key role in ensuring our front-end and back-end systems work seamlessly together.

What you’ll be doing:

• Testing a large-scale .NET web application used by clients
• Running structured test cases and exploratory testing to identify UI, UX, and functional issues
• Reproducing and clearly documenting bugs using tools like Jira or Azure DevOps
• Collaborating with developers and product teams to ensure issues are understood and resolved quickly
• Helping improve QA standards, tooling, and documentation as we grow

What you’ll bring:

• Strong hands‑on experience testing complex web applications in a commercial environment
• Familiarity with the Microsoft tech stack (.NET Core, Azure, SQL Server)
• Ability to write clear, actionable bug reports and work collaboratively with developers
• (Bonus) Knowledge of automated testing tools like Selenium or Cypress

Why this matters:

In the sectors we serve, users don’t just expect a smooth experience — they depend on it. Whether they’re on a laptop in an office or a tablet in the field, your work ensures our platform is responsive, reliable, and ready for the real world.

Apply now and make a direct impact on the quality of software used in safety‑critical sectors.