Software Tester / UK

G&L Consulting; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking talented Software Technology Testers to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work 100% remotely for a global technology giant, focusing on both manual and automated testing across various platforms. As a tester, you'll engage in UI/UX testing, performance/load testing, and security testing, ensuring the highest quality standards are met. With opportunities for both contract and permanent positions, this is an exciting chance to grow your career in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in manual and automated testing with a focus on quality assurance.
• Knowledge of various testing tools and methodologies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute test cases and create automated test scripts to ensure software quality.
• Collaborate with teams to oversee testing processes and manage stakeholder communication.

Skills

Manual Testing

Automation Testing

UI/UX Testing

Regression Testing

API Testing

Performance Testing

Security Testing

Data Validation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Excel

TestRail

Jira

Quality Center

UFT

Selenium

Cypress

Appium

JMeter

Informatica

Talend

SSIS

Snowflake

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, and the rate/salary is totally dependant on your experience, from 3 years 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, speed up regression cycle.

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

Performance / Load Testing

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

Functional Testing

• Verify that software functions as per business requirements.

Integration Testing

• Focus on ensuring 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 an advantage.

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 and or products.
• Handle stakeholder communication, budget, vendor selection, and process compliance.
• Design testing frameworks, strategies, and toolchains.
• Advise on choosing tools (e.g., UFT vs Selenium) and scaling automation.

API Testing

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

Data / ETL Testing

• Ensures accurate data flow, transformation, and validation in data pipelines.
• Works with SQL, Informatica, Talend, SSIS, Snowflake.
• Test models for accuracy, bias, and performance.
• Involves validating model predictions, fairness, and ethical AI compliance.

Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting