Test Analyst

Proactive.IT Appointments; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An IT appointments agency is seeking an experienced Tester to handle test execution for multiple projects from development to Go-Live. The role requires strong experience in hands-on testing, particularly in Agile environments, and familiarity with various testing tools. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including private health insurance, generous holiday allowance, and professional development opportunities. Flexibility in working arrangements is also provided.

Benefits

Full private health insurance

Group Life Insurance

BUPA Dental

Generous holiday allowance

Employer pension contributions

Work-life balance and flexible working

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in software test roles doing hands-on testing.
• Experience in Agile / Scrum models.
• Strong Testing experience in API, Cross Platform Testing, and Non-Functional testing.

Responsibilities

• Work with all departments to ensure quality deliverables.
• Develop and implement documented test cases and execute tests.
• Prepare test reports and report defects as required.

Skills

Hands-on testing experience

Agile / Scrum models

API Testing

Cross Platform Testing

Non-Functional testing

Test Management tools like JIRA, TFS, ALM

C# .NET

SQL

Excellent English communication skills

Tools

Postman

SOAP UI

Selenium Webdriver

Job description

11314SR2

£32k – 35k per year

Tester

Overview

My client is looking for an experienced Tester for the Test Execution for multiple Projects / Maintenance Cycles from Development through to Go-Live.

2 days per week on site – You must be commutable to Ashford, Surrey

Responsibilities

• Work with all departments to ensure quality deliverables, building strong relationships between the business and IT delivering software through Agile methodology. From time to time you will be required to perform software tests, following best practice to ensure quality and correct documentation of test procedures in all areas of software testing.
• Develop and implement documented test cases. Execute tests, prepare test reports, and work closely with relevant departments and stakeholders to report defects when required.

Key skills

• Proven track record in software test roles doing hands-on testing
• Must have experience in Agile / Scrum models
• Strong Testing experience with API, Cross Platform Testing, Cross Browser Testing, Web, Mobile and Tablet
• Strong Testing Experience in Non-Functional testing
• Experience of working with Test Management tools like JIRA, TFS, ALM
• Familiar with C# .NET, HTML, SQL & Java
• Good Experience of working with SQL and SQL Management Studio.
• Excellent knowledge in Postman & SOAP UI for API Testing
• Must be able to work closely with the BA & development teams
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills

Beneficial skills / experience

• Automation skills experience creating and maintaining automation frameworks and scripts in line with coding standards will be an added advantage
• Demonstrated experience writing test scripts from scratch in C# .net will be an added advantage
• Experience working with Selenium Webdriver
• Previous work experience within the logistics industry
• ISTQB Advance level Test Analyst or equivalent certification in software Testing

Benefits

• Full private health insurance through healthcare partner
• Group Life Insurance and Income Protection
• BUPA Dental
• 23 days holiday, rising to 26 days per years’ service + all UK Bank Holidays
• Holiday buy / sell scheme
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• AIG LifeWorks employee assistance programme (EAP) – 24 / 7 support for mental, financial, physical and emotional wellbeing
• Work-life balance – flexible working and work from home
• Professional development including learning and development, individual development plans, formal mentorship programs, professional tuition reimbursement

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation