Software Tester / UK

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is seeking Software Testers to join their team. This role offers the chance to work with various testing types, including functional, performance, and security testing. Candidates will engage in both manual and automated testing, utilizing a wide array of tools to ensure software quality. The position is fully remote, catering to UK-based applicants only.

Qualifications

• Experience in both manual and automated testing required.
• Knowledge of testing tools like Selenium and JMeter.
• Certifications in cybersecurity (CEH, OSCP) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual and automated test cases.
• Improve test coverage and ensure system performance.
• Manage testing across multiple products and teams.

Skills

Test Automation

Functional Testing

VAPT

API Testing

Performance Testing

Security Testing

Tools

Selenium

Jira

TestRail

Excel

UFT

JMeter

Informatica

Talend

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Software Tester / UK, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client: G&L Consulting

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, 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, with rates/salaries depending on experience, 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, 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 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

• 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 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/products.
• Handle stakeholder communication, budget, vendor selection, 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.
• Work with SQL, Informatica, Talend, SSIS, Snowflake.
• Test models for accuracy, bias, and performance.
• Validate model predictions, fairness, and ethical AI compliance.

Senior Level: Associate

Industry: IT Services and Consulting

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Functions: Information Technology

Skills: Test Automation, Functional Testing, VAPT