Software Tester - DFS Group

Take Up The Cross; Adwick le Street; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Software Tester to create and run tests across various platforms. This role involves collaborating with developers, writing test plans, executing tests, and visiting project sites for hands-on pilot testing. The ideal candidate will have experience with testing methodologies, strong analytical skills, and effective communication abilities.

Benefits

30% colleague discount

Holiday allowance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Discounts on high street & online

Discounted Gym and Cinema memberships

Progression and Development opportunities

Group Pension Scheme

Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Experience with testing methodologies and tools.
• Educated to at least BTEC National Diploma level.
• ISTQB Certification preferable.

Responsibilities

• Writing test plans and test cases.
• Executing manual and automated tests.
• Documenting test processes and results.

Skills

Testing methodologies

Jira

SQL queries

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

BTEC National Diploma

ISTQB Certification

Tools

Postman

Job description

As a Software Tester with the DFS group, youll dive into creating and running tests across different platforms, teaming up with developers, and exploring all kinds of testing. You'll track results, keep things on schedule, and get the chance to travel to project sites for some hands-on pilot testing!!

A day in the life of

A Software Tester, you will be

• Writing test plans and test cases
• Executing manual and automated tests
• Testing in different environments and platforms
• Performing and assisting with different testing types, inc. functional, UAT, regression, risk based
• Working with software developers and project teams
• Participate in test reviews to identify issues and provide recommendations
• Working in line with estimates and deadlines
• Documenting test processes, test results and evidence
• Travelling to different project sites for pilots on occasion
  
  

In an ideal world

You will have the following experience

• Experience with testing methodologies and tools preferably: Jira, Postman
• Experience of testing desktop applications, SQL queries
• Ability to work thoroughly and methodically, both in preparing test plans and following them through
• Educated to at least BTEC National Diploma level
• ISTQB Certification preferable
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Have a good understanding of business systems and their processes
  
  

Pay & Perks

• A huge 30% colleague discount, plus 15% friends & family discount across our Group (DFS, Sofology, Dwell)
• Holiday allowance the time you need to rest and relax (and the longer youre with us, the more time youll get!)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to give you the time you need to settle in with your new family member
• Access to a range of high street & online discounts from: Sainsburys, ASOS, Currys PC World, IKEA, John Lewis and more.
• Discounted Gym and Cinema memberships to help you unwind
• Progression and Development opportunities to grow your skills
• Group Pension Scheme
• Group Sharesave Scheme
• Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay
  
  

A Little Bit About Our Group

DFS Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer; celebrating diversity and committed to a culture of inclusion and belonging. We extend a warm welcome to everyone, embracing a variety of voices and perspectives. As we continue to work on building a workplace that is representative of the customers we serve and the communities we live and work in, we strongly encourage applications from members of minority and under-represented groups. Across the Group, we want to create an environment where everyone feels at home.

It takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home and thats just what we do at DFS. Were the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969.

We're a market leader in the UK because of one thing: our people. Our people made us who we are and will drive us into our ambitious future, together. We offer incredible opportunities to get stuck into fun and meaningful work as well as learn new skills so you can really find your thing.

(All roles are subject to satisfactory references and DBS check)

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