Software Tester / UK

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking Software Testers for various testing roles, including manual and automated testing, performance testing, and security testing. This position offers full-time employment with opportunities for both contract and permanent positions. Candidates should possess relevant skills in automation and functional testing, and familiarity with various tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Senior Level: Associate, with a focus on various testing techniques.
• Experience in Test Automation and Functional Testing is essential.
• Certifications such as CEH, OSCP, CISSP are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Execute test cases manually and create automated test scripts.
• Perform performance, load, and security testing.
• Oversee testing across multiple teams or products.

Skills

Test Automation

Functional Testing

VAPT

Tools

UFT

Selenium

Cypress

Appium

JMeter

LoadRunner

TestRail

Quality Center

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Software Tester / UK, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client: G&L Consulting

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 31.05.2025

Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

Job Description:

Software Technology Testers Required

100% Remote - Global Technology Giant

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 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 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 such as 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.
• 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 devices.
• Manual and automated testing using 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, and performance.
• Validate model predictions, fairness, and ethical AI compliance.

Additional Information:

• Senior Level: Associate
• Industry: IT Services and Consulting
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Functions: Information Technology
• Skills: Test Automation, Functional Testing, VAPT