Test Analyst – 11314SR2

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Tester to ensure quality deliverables for multiple projects. You will execute tests, develop and implement test cases, and collaborate with various departments. The ideal candidate has strong testing experience, particularly in Agile environments, and is skilled in API and cross-platform testing. This role offers on-site work 2 days a week in Ashford, with excellent benefits including private health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Full private health insurance

Group Life Insurance

BUPA Dental

23 days holiday

Employer pension contributions up to 10%

Flexible working and work from home

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Proven track record in software test roles doing hands-on testing.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement documented test cases.
• Execute tests and prepare test reports.
• Work closely with departments and stakeholders to report defects as required.

Skills

Software testing

Agile methodology

API Testing

Cross Platform Testing

Cross Browser Testing

Non-Functional testing

JIRA

C# .NET

SQL

Postman

Tools

Selenium Webdriver

TFS

ALM

SQL Management Studio

Job description

11314SR2
£32k – 35k per year

Tester

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

You will 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.

You will be responsible for the development and implementation of documented test cases. Executing tests, preparing test reports, and working closely with relevant departments and stakeholders to report defects when required.

Key skills required

• 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.

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