Tester

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking a dedicated Tester to join their team in Sheffield. This hybrid role involves leading the testing lifecycle for new digital tools, ensuring quality and reliability. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in software testing, familiarity with CRM systems, and an analytical mind to collaborate effectively across teams. The role offers a range of benefits including a local Government Pension Scheme and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Hybrid working

Discounts through Reward Gateway

Training on the job

Up to 36 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in software testing across diverse platforms.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics CRM systems.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end testing activities for various platforms.
• Translate business requirements into effective test conditions.
• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with stakeholders.

Skills

Proven experience in software testing

Hands-on experience with CRM systems

Familiarity with tools like Azure DevOps

Strong understanding of Agile methodologies

ISTQB or equivalent certification

Excellent attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Azure DevOps

Jira

TestRail

Selenium

Postman

Job description

Tester

Application Deadline: 6 November 2025

Department: Digital & Technology Services

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Sheffield Head Office

Reporting To: Senior Business Analyst, Edit Zsibrita

Compensation: £37,938 - £40,476 / year

Description

• Hours: 37 hours
• Contract: Fixed-Term (24 months)
• Salary: Grade 8 £37,938 - £40,476
• Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)

Are you passionate about quality assurance and digital innovation? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your expertise directly shapes the success of cutting-edge systems? If so, we want you on our team!

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is embarking on an ambitious Digital Transformation Programme — and we’re looking for a dedicated Tester to ensure our new digital tools, including a transformative CRM system, are robust, reliable, and ready to deliver real impact.

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire. From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the MCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.

We follow a structured salary grading system for all roles, and the offered salary for each post will be at the starting point within the specified grade. We value the skills and experience of potential candidates, and there will be opportunities for salary enhancements as you grow within South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading. As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future. All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for.

Applicant Guidance When submitting your application, you will be asked to upload a Cover Letter. Please use your Cover Letter to detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Criteria for the role can be found in the Role Profile attached to this posting.

Key Responsibilities

As a Tester here at SYMCA, you’ll be at the heart of our digital evolution, leading the testing lifecycle across a suite of platforms including CRM, SharePoint, Windows 11, and Copilot. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our solutions meet business needs, are user-friendly, and perform flawlessly.

• Leading end-to-end testing activities — from planning and execution to defect management.
• Translating business requirements into effective test conditions.
• Coordinating and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with internal stakeholders.
• Ensuring usability, accessibility, and security are built into every solution.
• Driving continuous improvement in testing practices and tools.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven experience in software testing across diverse platforms (Essential).
• Hands-on experience with CRM systems — ideally Microsoft Dynamics (Essential).
• Familiarity with tools like Azure DevOps, Jira, or TestRail (Essential).
• Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies (Essential).
• ISTQB or equivalent certification (Essential).
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable experience:

• Experience in public sector or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of automation tools like Selenium or Postman.
• Exposure to integration testing across platforms like Office 365 and SharePoint.

Benefits

All colleagues have access to a local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.

In addition to the above, some of benefits include -

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in additional to your normal annual leave

Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time.

Rewarding You - Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway!

Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications

Holiday – Up to 36 days annual leave (depending on length of service). Pro-rata for part time colleagues.

Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority

Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

Please note South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority does not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for any roles advertised.