Software Tester / UK

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

Job summary

A leading client in the UK seeks Technology Testers for various roles including Manual Testing, Automation, and Security. Candidates will work on key aspects like UI/UX, performance, API, and data testing. This full-time position promises an engaging opportunity in Information Technology, requiring expertise in diverse testing methodologies and tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in manual and automation testing.
• Proficient with tools like Selenium and JIRA.
• Background in security testing (ethical hacking) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual test cases and create automated scripts.
• Conduct performance and security testing.
• Manage testing processes across teams and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Manual Testing

Automation Testing

UI/UX

Functional Testing

Performance Testing

Security Testing

API Testing

Data Testing

Tools

Selenium

Jira

TestRail

JMeter

UFT

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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. Salary/rate depends on experience, ranging from 3 to 30 years.

Requirements include:

Manual Testers / QA Analysts & Automation Testing

• Execute test cases manually.
• Focus on UI/UX, functionality, user stories, and regression testing.
• 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 correct interaction between modules/components.
• 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 for known vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with SecOps and DevSecOps teams.

Security QA / Secure Code Testing

• Test from a secure coding perspective.
• 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, 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.
• Test mobile app quality on Android/iOS using tools like Appium, XCUITest, TestFairy.

Data / ETL Testing

• Ensure data flow, transformation, and validation in pipelines.
• Work with SQL, Informatica, Talend, SSIS, Snowflake.
• Test models for accuracy, bias, performance, and ethical AI compliance.

Senior Level: Associate

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Functions: Information Technology

Skills: Test Automation, Functional Testing, Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing (VAPT)