Software tester

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from experienced tester

Skill development opportunities

Healthcare project exposure

Supportive working environment

Job summary

The Perinatal Institute in Birmingham is seeking an entry-level Software Tester to join the development team. You will plan and execute testing across web and mobile apps, write test cases, and log defects in JIRA, working under the guidance of an experienced tester.

Responsibilities include creating test scripts, maintaining testing records, and contributing to automated testing initiatives while ensuring clinical safety and data protection standards are met.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of software testing principles, methodologies and types of testing.
• Basic understanding of how web-based and database-driven systems operate.
• Experience of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to identify, document and communicate software issues and testing outcomes.
• Experience organising tasks, keeping accurate documentation and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform functional, regression, exploratory, validation, smoke, integration, end-to-end, UI and API testing of web and mobile applications on iOS and Android.
• Analyse requirements, specifications and wireframes to write test cases and test scripts.
• Execute manual tests, record results and identify issues or unexpected behaviour.
• Identify, record and manage software defects in JIRA, with traceability through to resolution.
• Produce, maintain and archive testing documentation, including test cases, scripts, results and release records.
• Ensure product releases are thoroughly tested against defined quality standards before deployment.
• Maintain an auditable record of testing activities and provide quality assurance for releases.
• Work with developers, project managers and other teams on testing, issue resolution and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate software, testing processes and systems for risks, defects and improvement opportunities.
• Support the development and implementation of automated testing, including automating suitable manual tests.
• Support the safe release of software in line with clinical safety, information governance and data protection requirements.
• Undertake duties as directed by management to support project delivery, with a focus on maternity outcomes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Testing fundamentals

Documentation

Time management

Attention to detail

Empathy for end-users

Tools

JIRA

JIRA Xray

Postman

Selenium WebDriver

ChromeDriver

Eclipse

OBS

Job description

This post sits within the development team at the Perinatal Institute, which builds digital tools for maternity care. The tester checks clinical web and mobile applications, writing test cases and scripts and logging defects in JIRA through to resolution. The role stands out for its mentoring arrangement, with an experienced tester managing day-to-day work, and for the chance to support test automation. The essential criteria are set at entry level, asking for a basic understanding of testing and web-based systems.

What the job involves

• Plan and perform functional, regression, exploratory, validation, smoke, integration, end-to-end, UI and API testing of web and mobile applications on iOS and Android
• Analyse requirements, specifications and wireframes to write test cases and test scripts
• Execute manual tests, record results and identify issues or unexpected behaviour
• Identify, record and manage software defects in JIRA, with traceability through to resolution
• Produce, maintain and archive testing documentation, including test cases, scripts, results and release records
• Ensure product releases are thoroughly tested against defined quality standards before deployment
• Maintain an auditable record of testing activities and provide quality assurance for releases
• Work with developers, project managers and other teams on testing, issue resolution and continuous improvement
• Evaluate software, testing processes and systems for risks, defects and improvement opportunities
• Support the development and implementation of automated testing, including automating suitable manual tests
• Support the safe release of software in line with clinical safety, information governance and data protection requirements
• Undertake duties as directed by management to support project delivery, with a focus on maternity outcomes

What’s required

Experience

• Basic understanding of software testing principles, methodologies and types of testing
• Basic understanding of how web-based and database-driven systems operate
• Experience of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Ability to identify, document and communicate software issues and testing outcomes
• Experience organising tasks, keeping accurate documentation and meeting deadlines

Skills & knowledge

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication, particularly when reporting software defects
• Methodical and logical approach to testing and troubleshooting
• Good organisation and time management, with the ability to prioritise tasks
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable and thoroughly tested software
• High attention to detail on software quality, accuracy and data security

Other

• Willingness to learn new testing methodologies, tools and technologies
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Empathy for healthcare end-users and an understanding of clinical safety and patient care

Nice to have

• Previous testing of web, mobile or other digital systems, including iOS and Android apps
• Experience with JIRA or similar defect tracking, and test management tools such as JIRA Xray
• API testing, including REST-based services and tools such as Postman
• Automated testing with Selenium WebDriver or ChromeDriver
• Basic programming experience, particularly Python
• Familiarity with software testing tools including Eclipse and OBS
• Basic image editing in Microsoft Paint or Adobe Photoshop
• Experience working in a software development or multidisciplinary project team

What’s offered

• Mentoring from an experienced software tester
• Opportunity to develop technical skills
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on healthcare projects
• Supportive working environment