Software Tester

aspire information technologies ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in the UK is looking for a skilled Software Tester to uphold quality in web applications through impactful test designs and execution. The selected candidate will engage in both manual and automated testing in an Agile setting, interfacing directly with developers and product managers. Successful applicants will possess strong analytical skills and hands-on experience with key testing tools, while contributing to continuous integration pipelines and improving testing methodologies.

Qualifications

• Experience in manual and automated testing in web applications.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD processes.
• Basic understanding of Shell scripting and API testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute functional, regression, and integration test cases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate requirements.
• Contribute to Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Hands-on testing experience

Experience with modern testing tools

Tools

Selenium

Cucumber

SQL

XML

Job description

Job Description

Aspire Information Technologies Ltd is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Software Tester to join our growing technology team. The Software Tester will be responsible for designing, executing, and maintaining high-quality test cases to ensure the reliability, functionality, and performance of our web-based applications and digital services. This role requires working in a fast-paced Agile development environment, contributing to both manual and automated testing processes, and supporting continuous integration pipelines to ensure seamless and high-quality software delivery.

The tester will collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to validate requirements, identify issues, and ensure all software releases meet Aspire’s technical, functional, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and hands-on experience in modern testing tools and methodologies.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design, document, and execute effective functional, regression, and integration test cases.
• Test web applications and RESTful/web services to validate behaviour, performance, and reliability.
• Perform exploratory testing to uncover defects, usability issues, and edge‑case behaviours.
• Use BDD tools such as Cucumber to support behaviour-driven development.
• Apply test automation frameworks including WebDriver, WATIR, or Selenium RC.
• Support automation across test cycles to improve efficiency and repeatability.
• Work within Agile methodologies (Scrum, XP) to support continuous development and delivery.
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to refine requirements, acceptance criteria, and test coverage.
• Contribute to Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices when applicable.
• Use advanced features of web browsers and developer tools for analysis and debugging.
• Work with XML, XSLT, JavaScript, SQL, and relational databases for data validation and interface testing.
• Understand HTTP, HTML, and web protocols to support API and UI testing.
• Test XML/JSON feeds and validate data flows across systems.
• Use Shell scripting for test setup, automation tasks, and environment checks.
• Contribute to Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines using tools such as Jenkins.
• Analyse test results, raise defects, and ensure issues are tracked and resolved.
• Participate in improving testing processes, documentation, and team practices.