Software Tester - Fully Remote
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Job description
The Tester in Dunstan Thomas plays a hands-on role in executing software tests to ensure DT products and services meet defined requirements, function correctly, and comply with regulatory and operational standards. Operating primarily at SFIA level 3, the Tester contributes to functional, process, and user acceptance testing under the guidance of senior QA professionals. They are responsible for identifying defects, validating fixes, and maintaining quality documentation throughout the software lifecycle. This role is ideal for individuals who combine strong attention to detail with a willingness to learn, collaborate, and uphold quality in a fast-moving, regulated fintech environment., * Prepare and execute functional test cases according to defined requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Identify, log, and retest software defects, ensuring they are reproducible and clearly documented.
- Participate in regression, integration, and user acceptance testing for DT applications and platforms.
Quality Assurance Support
- Apply established QA standards, checklists, and procedures throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Contribute to quality reviews, test readiness assessments, and retrospectives.
- Provide feedback to improve test coverage, documentation, and process consistency.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with developers, business analysts, and product owners to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Support user acceptance testing by coordinating with business users and helping to validate test outcomes.
- Communicate clearly about test progress, issues, and risks to the Test Lead or Senior Tester.
Tools & Methods
- Use approved testing tools for test management, defect tracking, and documentation (e.g., DevOps and Jira).
- Apply manual or basic automated testing techniques as directed.
- Contribute to maintaining test environments and test data sets.
Process Testing
- Execute process and workflow-based test cases to ensure system functionality aligns with business operations.
- Verify data integrity and transaction flows typical in fintech applications (e.g., payments, reconciliations, onboarding)., TEST | Functional Testing | 3 | Designs and executes test cases under guidance, ensuring functional coverage and defect identification. QUAS | Quality Assurance | 3 | Follows established quality standards and contributes to continuous improvement of testing processes. USEV | User Experience Evaluation | 2 | Supports usability testing and contributes observations on user interface consistency. BURM | Risk Management | 2 | Identifies basic quality and operational risks and escalates them appropriately. BPTS | User Acceptance Testing | 3 | Supports and executes UAT activities with business stakeholders. METL | Methods and Tools | 2 | Uses approved testing tools, methods, and environments with supervision. PRTS | Process Testing | 3 | Executes test cases that validate business workflows and operational processes.
Your Commitment
- Take responsibility in everything you do to deliver good outcomes for our customers.
- Positively demonstrate the Nucleus values and behaviours
- Ensure compliance with the Code of Conduct at all times.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Usability?, This role is ideally suited to someone with experience in a pensions environment; however, candidates from a broader financial services background with a strong understanding of pension products will also be considered., * Attention to Detail: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness when designing or executing tests.
- Accountability: Takes responsibility for assigned tasks and ensures deliverables meet quality expectations.
- Collaboration: Works effectively as part of a cross-functional team, contributing to shared testing goals.
- Proactivity: Escalates issues promptly and suggests improvements where appropriate.
- Learning Orientation: Seeks feedback and actively develops technical and domain knowledge.
- Integrity: Handles sensitive financial and customer data responsibly and in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Adaptability: Responds positively to change, new tools, and agile delivery methods.
Benefits & conditions
At Nucleus, we offer a generous blend of benefits for the things that really matter to our people, including a non-contributory pension, bonus, enhanced parental leave, paid time off for emergencies, health and wellbeing initiatives and flexible working options.