Software Tester - Automation

Unisys
Wavendon Civil Parish, United Kingdom
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
£ 139K

Job location

Wavendon Civil Parish, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Testing (Software)
Agile Methodologies
Automation of Tests
Software Engineering
Working Model 2D
Test Scripts

Job description

  • Perform testing within an Application Support environment to ensure system stability and performance
  • Implement and utilise test automation techniques to improve efficiency and coverage
  • Review business requirements and technical solutions to provide guidance and accurate testing estimates
  • Develop, maintain, and execute test scripts across multiple applications in line with agreed estimates
  • Conduct functional and non-functional testing to a high standard within Agile or Waterfall development life cycles
  • Identify, document, and communicate potential defects, ensuring alignment with expected outcomes
  • Collaborate with development and business teams to ensure quality standards are met throughout the life cycles

Technologies:

  • ISTQB
  • Support
  • Security, We are offering a full-time, permanent Software Tester - Automation position in a hybrid working model, requiring on-site attendance in Hendon, London at least three days per week. You will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of applications within a large-scale managed service program. This position involves working across the full software development life-cycle, applying both manual and automated testing techniques in mission-critical environments. Please note that we are unable to support sponsorship for this role and candidates must have resided in the UK for a minimum of three years to qualify for security clearance.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in testing within an Application Support environment
  • Strong understanding of the full software development life-cycle and its application to testing
  • Hold recognised testing certifications such as ISTQB
  • Ability to develop, maintain, and execute test scripts across multiple applications
  • Skilled in functional and non-functional testing within Agile or Waterfall frameworks
  • Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance, requiring at least three years of UK residence
  • Experience or knowledge of test automation techniques (preferred)
  • Working knowledge of translating business requirements into technical solutions and providing testing guidance (preferred)
  • Familiarity with estimating testing efforts and planning across complex projects (preferred)

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