Test Analyst – 11314SR4

Proactive.IT Appointments Limited; Staines-upon-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking an experienced Tester to join their team in Staines-upon-Thames. This role involves supporting Test Execution across various projects and ensuring quality via best practices in software testing. Candidates should demonstrate strong testing experience with APIs and be familiar with Agile methodologies. The position requires on-site presence for 2 days a week, offering competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Full private health insurance

Group Life Insurance and Income Protection

BUPA Dental

23 days’ holiday, rising to 26 days

Employer pension contributions up to 10%

Flexible working and work-from-home options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software testing, focusing on both functional and non-functional testing.
• Ability to develop and implement documented test cases and execute tests.
• Experience with both manual and automated testing processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support Test Execution across multiple projects and maintenance cycles.
• Develop and implement test cases, execute tests, and prepare test reports.
• Report defects to relevant departments and stakeholders when required.

Skills

Proven track record in software testing roles

Experience working in Agile/Scrum models

Strong testing experience with API testing

Cross-platform testing

Cross-browser testing

Strong experience in non-functional testing

Experience with JIRA, TFS, and ALM

Familiarity with C# .NET, HTML, SQL, and Java

Experience with SQL Management Studio

Knowledge of Postman and SOAP UI for API testing

Strong attention to detail

Excellent English verbal and written communication skills

Tools

SQL

JIRA

Selenium WebDriver

Job description

11314SR4
£32k – 35k per year

Tester

My client is looking for an experienced Tester to support Test Execution across multiple projects and maintenance cycles, from Development through to Go-Live.

This role requires 2 days per week on-site — you must be commutable to Staines-upon-Thames

You will work closely with all departments to ensure quality deliverables, building strong relationships between the business and IT while delivering software through an Agile methodology. From time to time, you will be required to perform software tests, following best practices to ensure quality and correct documentation of test procedures across all areas of software testing.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing 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 testing roles with hands‑on testing experience
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum models
• Strong testing experience with API, cross‑platform testing, cross‑browser testing, web, mobile, and tablet
• Strong experience in non‑functional testing
• Experience working with test management tools such as JIRA, TFS, and ALM
• Familiarity with C# .NET, HTML, SQL, and Java
• Good experience working with SQL and SQL Management Studio
• Excellent knowledge of Postman and SOAP UI for API testing
• Ability to work closely with BA and development teams
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills

Beneficial Skills / Experience

• Automation experience, including creating and maintaining automation frameworks and scripts following coding standards
• Demonstrated experience writing test scripts from scratch in C# .NET
• Experience working with Selenium WebDriver
• Previous experience within the logistics industry
• ISTQB Advanced 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 with years of service, plus 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 with flexible working and work-from-home options
• Professional development including learning and development programmes, individual development plans, formal mentorship, and 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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