Systems Tester

TESTQ TECHNOLOGIES LTD; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent IT services company located in Leicester is seeking a meticulous Systems Tester. The successful candidate will validate software systems, ensuring they meet specifications and standards. This role involves collaborating with various teams, performing diverse testing methods, and contributing to process improvements. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in quality assurance along with skills in tools such as Jira and Selenium. Competitive salary range of £42,000 to £52,000 per annum is offered.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a QA role.
• ISTQB certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Ability to write and execute detailed test cases.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system requirements and develop test plans.
• Perform various types of testing including functional and regression.
• Collaborate with development teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Software testing principles

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Selenium

Postman

TestRail

Job description

Overview

Job title: Systems Tester

Location: Leicester

Reference: TQ2425_2136_450

Job Purpose

TESTQ Technologies is an IT services and Solutions Company whose offerings span over a variety of industry sectors with strong technical, domain, and process expertise helping clients grow their businesses and decrease operational costs on a continuous basis in an ever-changing business environment. We are looking for a meticulous and analytical Systems Tester to join our quality assurance team. In this role, you will be responsible for validating complex software systems, ensuring that they meet technical specifications, functional requirements, and performance standards. You will collaborate with developers, business analysts, and other QA professionals to detect and resolve system issues before deployment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system requirements, specifications, and technical documents to develop comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Perform system-level testing, including functional, integration, regression, end-to-end, and acceptance testing.
• Execute manual and/or automated tests to verify software behavior against business and technical requirements.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using test management and bug tracking tools.
• Work closely with developers and business analysts to ensure accurate understanding of system functionality.
• Validate data flow, interfaces, and system performance across multiple modules or subsystems.
• Participate in test planning, test estimation, and continuous process improvement activities.
• Develop and maintain testing documentation, including test cases, test scripts, and test data sets.
• Perform root cause analysis of system issues and assist in troubleshooting and defect resolution.
• Contribute to test automation efforts and recommend tools or frameworks for improved efficiency.
• Ensure systems meet defined standards for security, performance, reliability, and usability.

Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience for 3 to 5 years as a Systems Tester, QA Engineer, or in a similar quality assurance role.
• Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices (e.g., ISTQB).
• Hands-on experience in writing and executing test cases, test scripts, and test plans.
• Proficiency with test management tools such as TestRail, HP ALM, Zephyr, or qTest.
• Experience with bug tracking tools like Jira, Bugzilla, or Azure DevOps.
• Good understanding of system architecture, databases, and API testing.
• Familiarity with SQL to validate data integrity and perform backend testing.
• Knowledge of test automation tools such as Selenium, Postman, JUnit, TestNG, or Cypress is an advantage.
• Ability to perform cross-platform and cross-browser testing.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting test results and collaborating across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet project deadlines.
• ISTQB or equivalent certification in software testing.
• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or DevOps environments and participation in sprint ceremonies.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps for continuous testing.
• Understanding of security testing and knowledge of tools like OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite.
• Experience with mobile, embedded, or IoT system testing.
• Knowledge of API testing using tools like Postman or SoapUI to validate web services and integrations.

Other Key Skills

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills
• A thorough approach and self-starter
• Focus on quality and delivery
• Working together in teams
• Leadership and effective decision making
• Flexible attitude
• Excellent customer service

Qualifications and Employment Details

• Bachelor\'s degree or above in the UK or Equivalent.
• Salary: GBP 42000 to GBP 52000 per annum
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (Part-time and Fixed Term option is available)
• Published Date: 01 October 2025
• Closing Date: 30 October 2025
• Evaluation: CV Review, Technical Test, Personal and Technical Interview and References