Software Tester / UK

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT Services and Consulting company seeks Technology Testers for contract and permanent positions. The role requires a strong background in manual and automation testing across various domains including UI/UX, functional, performance, and security testing. Ideal candidates will possess experience in relevant tools and testing methodologies, alongside a proven ability to enhance software quality and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in manual and automation testing.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks and tools.
• Understanding of security and penetration testing principles.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual and automated test cases across various testing types.
• Improve test coverage and regression cycles.
• Manage stakeholder communication and design testing strategies.

Skills

Test Automation

Functional Testing

Vulnerability Assessment

Penetration Testing

Tools

UFT

Selenium

Cypress

Appium

JMeter

SQL

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 is 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/components interact correctly.
• Test APIs, databases, and service flows.

Security Testing & Penetration Testing (Ethical Hacking)

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

Vulnerability Testing

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

Security QA / Secure Code Testing

• Test software for secure coding practices.
• Ensure compliance with standards like OWASP Top 10.

Test Management

• Oversee testing across multiple teams or products.
• Manage stakeholder communication, budgets, vendors, and processes.
• Design testing frameworks and strategies.
• Advise on tool selection and automation scaling.

API Testing

• Validate REST/SOAP APIs for functionality, security, and reliability.
• Test mobile app quality on Android/iOS using Appium, XCUITest, TestFairy.

Data / ETL Testing

• Ensure data flow accuracy, transformation, and validation.
• Tools: SQL, Informatica, Talend, SSIS, Snowflake.
• Test models for 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, Penetration Testing (VAPT)