> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2049006-ep-functional-tester](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2049006-ep-functional-tester). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # EP - Functional Tester - **Company:** Experis - **Location:** Winchester, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £41,000.0 - £45,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, Strategies of Testing, Integration Tests, Code Restructuring - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5840202765 ## About the Role * Proven experience working as a Functional Tester or Quality Engineer. * Experience defining test approaches, test strategies or test plans. * Strong experience creating and executing functional test cases and test scenarios. * Experience producing test artefacts and maintaining test documentation. * Experience recording, managing and retesting defects. * Ability to work effectively within large, complex or multi-disciplinary programme teams. * Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills. * Experience collaborating with client teams, technical teams and delivery partners. * Minimum 5 years of UK residency. * Must be currently based in the UK. * Ability to complete mandatory BPSS screening and the required client clearance process. * Experience testing applications being migrated to AWS. * Experience working in a multi-supplier environment. * Experience testing integration points or supporting integration-focused projects. * Experience working on public-sector, government or highly regulated transformation programmes. * Experience working within an IBM delivery environment. * Familiarity with Agile delivery and structured quality-assurance processes. ## Description * Support the definition of test approaches, strategies and plans for the re-factoring and migration of key applications. * Analyse requirements and develop appropriate test scenarios, test cases and test artefacts. * Execute functional testing throughout the application migration lifecycle. * Validate that the refactored application meets agreed business, technical and quality requirements. * Support integration testing across application interfaces and connected systems. * Record, manage and track defects through to resolution. * Produce clear and accurate test evidence, reports and documentation. * Collaborate with IBM, DWP, client and other supplier teams to coordinate testing activities. * Contribute to quality assurance and release-readiness assessments. * Identify risks, issues and dependencies that may affect testing or deployment. * Support continuous improvement of testing processes, standards and best practice. Technologies: * AWS * IBM * Support * Cloud, We are hiring a Functional Tester to support a major Department for Work and Pensions transformation programme within a large IBM programme team. We are working on the re-factoring and migration of key DWP applications, and the role involves close collaboration with IBM, client and multi-supplier teams to ensure the application is thoroughly tested, validated and quality-assured before deployment. The role is based in Winchester or London at an IBM office, with a minimum of 3 days onsite per week; the first month requires 5 days onsite subject to project requirements. BPSS and client clearance are required, and candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of UK residency and currently be based in the UK. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website. ## Related Videos - [Building Reliable Serverless Applications with AWS CDK and Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/812-building-reliable-serverless-applications-with-aws-cdk-and-testing) - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [We (don't) need a software architect!?!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/663-we-don-t-need-a-software-architect) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Building the Right Product and Building It Right: A Glimpse into Extreme Programming, Atomic Design ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/398-building-the-right-product-and-building-it-right-a-glimpse-into-extreme-programming-atomic-design) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Guide for Expats Living in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/355-guide-for-expats-living-in-the-uk) - [Integration And E2E Testing: Are They Complementary or Interchangeable?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/86-integration-and-e2e-testing-are-they-complementary-or-interchangeable) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)