Software Test Engineer

We are seeking a detail orientated and analytical Software Test Engineer to join our Technology team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing test plans to ensure the quality and functionality of software products. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to identify issues and improve product reliability., * Design and develop test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts based on product requirements.

• Execute manual and automated tests to identify software defects.
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to understand features and technical implementation.
• Report and track bugs using issue tracking tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira).
• Perform functional, regression, performance, and security testing as needed.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability.
• Continuously improve testing processes and tools.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and best practices.
• Document and report test results clearly and concisely to test management and other Technology stakeholders, highlighting critical issues and providing actionable insights.
• Utilise automated testing tools and frameworks to increase test coverage and efficiency.
• Monitor and analyse key metrics and KPIs related to testing processes, leveraging data to drive continuous improvement.
• Stay abreast of industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies to raise the bar for testing quality.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of curiosity, high performance, and professional growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• ISTQB or equivalent certification
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in software testing and quality assurance.
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks, specifically working in an Agile method.
• Proficiency with automated testing tools is highly desirable, e.g. Selenium, Playwright or Leapwork
• Experience of testing API’s using tools like Postman or REST Assured
• Experience of using performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a methodical and detail-oriented approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across teams.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ownership and accountability for results.
• Passion for technology and continuous improvement, * Do you have a qualification in ISTQB or equivalent certification?, * in software testing and quality assurance.: 3 years (required)

Pulled from the full job description Employee discount Sick pay Sabbatical Bereavement leave Life insurance Free parking Private dental insurance, At Matrix, we celebrate what makes us unique. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all staff. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, do reach out to our HR team who will be happy to help - Matrixhrhelp@teammatrix.com

Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Sabbatical
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Our passion and purpose at Matrix is to ‘Connect people to work’. The more people we connect to work, the better it is for society and our business.

Our technology, and over 400 exceptional people, make that possible by bringing together organisations that need solutions to meet their recruitment needs. We provide products and services that allow our customers to:

• Recruit temporary / contingent talent
• Recruit permanent talent
• Procure consultants and / or companies to perform projects for customers
• Manage the screening and compliance of all types of workers

These products and services help our customers find and hire talent in a more cost effective way than they may do if they were doing it all on their own behalf. We help manage all of the recruitment agencies, companies and consultants (the supply chain) on our customers behalf and provide them with consolidated information on what they are spending on these activities. The screening proposition helps customers ensure they recruit safely, meeting both regulatory requirements but also their internal standards and requirements for risk management.

We do this for over 4,000 customers across the UK and as that number grows, we are continually looking for great people to join our team.

We have offices in Milton Keynes and Basingstoke.

Office attendance requirements: 1 day a week in the office.