Software Tester

GCS Ltd
Exeter, UK
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Agile Methodology JIRA Build Automation Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure C Sharp (Programming Language) Software Quality Continuous Integration Junit
+12 more
Python (Programming Language) Scrum Methodology Selenium Test Data Testng Appium Git Gitlab-ci Software Coding Selenium Webdriver Software Version Control Jenkins

Job description

Software Tester

Drive quality. Accelerate delivery. Own automation. We’re looking for a Software Tester who can build robust automated test solutions that boost efficiency, reduce manual effort, and ensure high-quality software releases. What You’ll Do

  • Build Automation Strategy - Identify what to automate, prioritise test cases, and shape a scalable automation approach.
  • Develop Test Frameworks - Create and maintain automation frameworks using Selenium, Appium, TestNG, JUnit, or similar tools.
  • Write & Execute Scripts - Build reliable, maintainable automated tests across platforms, devices, and environments.
  • Integrate with CI/CD - Embed automated tests into pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, etc.
  • Manage Test Data - Create and maintain test data sets and environments for automation.
  • Analyse & Report Results - Run automated suites, diagnose failures, and log defects clearly in JIRA.
  • Collaborate in Agile - Work closely with developers, product teams, and manual testers; contribute to sprint ceremonies.
  • Share Knowledge - Train team members and maintain documentation for frameworks, scripts, and processes.

What You’ll Bring

  • Experience as an Automated Tester or Test Automation Engineer.
  • Strong skills in Selenium WebDriver, Appium, TestNG, JUnit, or similar tools.
  • Solid programming ability in Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
  • Experience with Git, Azure DevOps, or other version control systems.
  • Hands-on CI/CD pipeline experience.
  • Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Agile experience (Scrum/Kanban).
  • Test automation certifications (ISTQB etc.) are a plus.

Why This Role?

You’ll be at the heart of improving software quality and delivery speed. If you’re passionate about automation, efficiency, and building reliable test solutions, this role gives you the platform to make a real impact.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Requirements

  • Experience as an Automated Tester or Test Automation Engineer.
  • Strong skills in Selenium WebDriver, Appium, TestNG, JUnit, or similar tools.
  • Solid programming ability in Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
  • Experience with Git, Azure DevOps, or other version control systems.
  • Hands-on CI/CD pipeline experience.
  • Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Agile experience (Scrum/Kanban).
  • Test automation certifications (ISTQB etc.) are a plus.

Why This Role?

You’ll be at the heart of improving software quality and delivery speed. If you’re passionate about automation, efficiency, and building reliable test solutions, this role gives you the platform to make a real impact.

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