Software Tester / UK

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT Services and Consulting company based in the UK seeks Technology Testers for both contract and permanent roles. The ideal candidates will possess skills in various testing methodologies such as Manual Testing, Automation, and Performance Testing. This opportunity offers a comprehensive role, suited for both junior and senior testers, emphasizing quality in software development and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in Manual Testing and QA Analysis.
• Familiarity with UI/UX, functional, and regression testing.
• Strong understanding of testing tools and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Execute and create test cases, both manual and automated.
• Perform various types of testing including functional, performance, and security.
• Manage testing processes and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Test Automation

Functional Testing

Vulnerability Assessment

Penetration Testing

UI/UX Testing

Performance Testing

API Testing

Regression Testing

Education

Certifications like CEH, OSCP, CISSP

Tools

Selenium

Appium

JMeter

LoadRunner

TestRail

Excel

Jira

Cypress

Quality Center

Job description

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Testers required in the UK, London Based Client

Our client is looking for a large number of Technology Testers and are considering both Contract and Permanent resources. The rate/salary depends on experience, ranging from 3 to 30 years.

The requirements are as follows:

Manual Testers / QA Analysts & Automation Testing

• Execute test cases manually.
• Focus on UI/UX, functionality, user stories, and regression.
• Tools: Excel, TestRail, Zephyr, Jira, Quality Center.
• Create and execute automated test scripts.
• Improve test coverage and speed up regression cycles.

Tools:

• UFT (Unified Functional Testing) – enterprise tool for functional/regression testing (VBScript).
• Selenium
• Cypress
• Appium
• Playwright, TestComplete, Ranorex, Robot Framework.

SDET Testing (Software Development Engineer in Test)

• Ideally a Developer-tester hybrid.
• Write testing frameworks and contribute to production code.
• Build integration and end-to-end automation pipelines.

Performance / Load Testing

• Simulate real-world load and stress on systems.
• Ensure system performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Tools: JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, Neoload.

Functional Testing

• Verify software functions as per business requirements.

Integration Testing

• Ensure different modules and components interact correctly.
• Test APIs, databases, and service flows.

Security Testing & Penetration Testing (Ethical Hacking)

• Simulate attacks to find vulnerabilities.
• Certifications like CEH, OSCP, CISSP are advantageous.

Vulnerability Testing

• Scan systems for vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with SecOps and DevSecOps teams.

Security QA / Secure Code Testing

• Test software from a security perspective.
• Ensure compliance with secure development standards (OWASP Top 10, etc.).

Test Management

• Oversee testing across multiple teams or products.
• Handle stakeholder communication, budgeting, vendor selection, and process compliance.
• Design testing frameworks, strategies, and toolchains.
• Advise on tool selection (e.g., UFT vs Selenium) and automation scaling.

API Testing

• Validate REST/SOAP APIs for functionality, security, and reliability.
• Focus on mobile app quality across Android/iOS.
• Manual and automated testing with Appium, XCUITest, TestFairy.

Data / ETL Testing

• Ensure data flow, transformation, and validation in pipelines.
• Use SQL, Informatica, Talend, SSIS, Snowflake.
• Test model accuracy, bias, performance, and ethical AI compliance.

Additional Information:

• Seniority Level: Associate
• Industry: IT Services and Consulting
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Functions: Information Technology
• Skills: Test Automation, Functional Testing, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT)