Trainee Software Tester

Farringdon James Limited; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local technology firm in Plymouth is seeking an enthusiastic individual for an entry-level testing role. The position focuses on learning software testing techniques and assisting in ensuring the quality of software releases. The candidate will contribute to creating automatic testing scripts and designing various tests while working closely within a team. A strong willingness to learn and attention to detail are essential, along with good communication skills and a positive attitude towards problem-solving.

Benefits

28 Days annual leave increasing to 33

Pension scheme

Health Care Plans

Salary sacrifice bicycle schemes

Qualifications

• Good team player capable of collaborating with colleagues.
• Inquisitive and willing to challenge the status quo.
• Attention to detail, ensuring quality in work.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Organised with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Eager to learn and improve skills continuously.

Responsibilities

• Learn testing techniques and assist in quality assurance.
• Contribute to the creation of automatic testing scripts.
• Assist in designing tests for various testing types.
• Debug testing scripts under guidance.
• Research to gain knowledge and interact with senior members.

Skills

Good team player

Able to work on initiative

Good analytical skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Organised, able to meet deadlines

Willingness to learn

Problem solving attitude

Good IT skills

Job description

Main Purpose of Job

To learn testing techniques and assist in ensuring that software released is of an acceptable quality, in line with both the company and customers’ requirements.

To learn and contribute in the creation of automatic testing scripts for different technologies.

To learn and assist on the design of tests for unit testing, integration testing, system testing and operational acceptance testing.

Key Tasks

• Willing to learn and understand existing tests and automatic testing scripts
• Willing to learn and extend existing tests and scripts
• Assists in producing scripts for automatic testing
• Willing to learn how to debug testing scripts
• Willing to learn tracking systems and document versioning systems
• Willing to learn UML logical designs
• Dedicated to progressing and learning new skills, sees learning and progressing towards more senior positions as one of his/her duties and is keen to make efforts in this field
• Accepts challenges in the day to day work and maximises the learning experience
• Does constant research to gain knowledge and actively queries more senior team members.

Knowledge & Skills

· Good team player

· Able to work on their own initiative

· Inquisitive, wanting to challenge the next step (pushing the boundaries)

· Good analytical skills to back up results (logical thought process)

· Attention to detail with a passion for quality and excellence

· Communicate well, either face to face or by other means

· Organised, able to meet deadlines

· Willingness to learn and follow look for guidance

· Wanting to suggest and follow up with improvements

· Positive attitude when things don’t always got to plan (problem solver)

· Good IT skills

Other Company Benefits

• 28 Days annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays) increasing to 33, pro-rata.
• Pension scheme
• Health Care Plans
• Salary sacrifice bicycle schemes

Plus many more