Software Tester / UK

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client in the technology sector is in search of multiple Technology Testers, both manual and automation experts. Candidates will undertake various testing responsibilities, including UI/UX assessment, security evaluation, and performance analysis. The position requires a blend of strong technical skills and comprehensive testing knowledge, ideally suited for those with backgrounds in IT services and consulting, offering both contract and permanent opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in manual and automated testing is required.
• Certifications like CEH, OSCP, CISSP are advantageous.
• Strong skills in Test Automation and API Testing.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee various testing processes including functional, performance, and security testing.
• Collaborate across teams for integration and regression testing.
• Manage testing frameworks and tool selection.

Skills

Test Automation

Functional Testing

Vulnerability Assessment

Penetration Testing

Tools

Excel

TestRail

Jira

UFT

Selenium

Cypress

Appium

Informatica

Snowflake

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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 your 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 that 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.
• Certifications like CEH, OSCP, CISSP are advantageous.

Vulnerability Testing

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

Security QA / Secure Code Testing

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

Test Management

• Oversee testing across multiple teams or products.
• Manage stakeholder communication, budgets, 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 accurate data flow, transformation, and validation in data pipelines.
• Use SQL, Informatica, Talend, SSIS, Snowflake.
• Test models for accuracy, bias, performance, and ethical AI compliance.

Additional Information:

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