Software Tester
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Job description
Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.About the opportunityThis is an opportunity to register your interest in future Software Tester roles within our STEM workforce network across the United Kingdom. Roles of this type could involve delivering quality assurance and validation work that helps businesses maintain the integrity and performance of their software solutions.Positions may sit within diverse teams across technology, engineering, life sciences and financial services, with scope to contribute to projects ranging from early-stage development through to production support. The work could involve collaborating with developers, product teams and stakeholders to identify, document and resolve quality issues before software reaches end users.What you would doTypical responsibilities could include:
- Executing test plans and test cases across manual and automated testing scenarios
- Identifying, documenting and reporting software defects with clear reproduction steps and severity assessment
- Collaborating with development teams to verify bug fixes and validate resolutions
- Contributing to the design and execution of regression testing cycles
- Supporting the establishment and maintenance of test documentation and quality standards
- Participating in requirements review sessions to understand scope and quality acceptance criteria
- Assisting with the creation and maintenance of automated test scripts where applicable, What roles of this type could offerMost roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
- Exposure to diverse projects and technologies across technology, engineering, life sciences and financial services sectors
- Opportunities to develop testing expertise and move toward specialist or lead testing roles
- Potential to build experience with automated testing frameworks and continuous integration practices
- Collaborative working environments with supportive technical teams
- Flexibility and variety through work with different clients and project types
- Professional development support as you progress within quality assurance
Requirements
- Proven experience in software testing, quality assurance or related validation roles
- Working knowledge of test management tools and defect tracking systems
- Understanding of testing methodologies including manual testing, test case design and regression testing
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes
- Associate's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
- Strong attention to detail and ability to document findings clearly
- Ability to work collaboratively across technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Reliable communication skills and a structured approach to problem-solving