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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Tester - **Company:** Context Recruitment Limited - **Location:** Southampton, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £44,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Active Directory, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Software Quality, Cyber Security, Data Validation, Document Management Systems, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, Team Foundation Server, Network Architecture, Object-Oriented Software Development, Oracle Databases, Ranorex, Selenium, Test Data, Git, Integration Tests, Software Version Control, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Windows Client - **Published:** September 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840622883-senior-software-tester ## About the Role * Proven experience in a Software Testing / QA role, operating with a high degree of autonomy * Strong hands-on experience with manual testing across complex systems * Demonstrable experience designing and maintaining comprehensive test documentation * Experience working in Windows Client and Server environments * Confident use of Microsoft Office applications for test reporting and documentation Highly advantageous experience: * ISTQB Foundation or Advanced certification * Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (Ranorex, Selenium or similar) * Exposure to C#, Java, or other object-oriented programming languages * Experience with SQL Server and/or Oracle databases, including querying and data validation * Experience using source control tools such as TFS or Git * Understanding of network architecture, IT security and Active Directory * Experience within document management, OCR or enterprise systems environments The role may involve occasional UK and international travel. ## Description We are working with a well-established technology organisation to recruit an experienced Senior Software Tester / QA Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of customer-facing systems and core software products. This position sits within a professional services environment and involves testing both standard solutions and complex, customer-specific implementations. You will work closely with developers, project managers and technical stakeholders, taking ownership of testing activities and ensuring systems meet defined quality standards prior to release and go-live. As a Senior Software Tester, you will be responsible for driving software quality through effective manual and automated testing practices. You will contribute to the ongoing improvement of testing processes, support customer UAT, and act as a subject-matter expert for QA activities across projects, identifying and resolving defects early in the delivery lifecycle., * Leading and executing software testing activities on customer systems prior to installation and go-live * Designing, writing and maintaining robust manual and automated test scripts * Owning the creation and maintenance of test plans, test cases and supporting documentation * Working collaboratively with development and technical teams to identify, log, prioritise and resolve defects * Creating and managing test data to support functional, regression and integration testing * Supporting and coordinating user acceptance testing, including direct customer engagement * Providing go-live support and post-deployment validation where required * Contributing to the continuous improvement of testing standards, tools and methodologies * Providing guidance and best practice advice to customers during UAT and test planning * Supporting internal product testing and mentoring junior team members where appropriate ## Related Videos - [Proactive monitoring and smoke testing in your production environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/139-proactive-monitoring-and-smoke-testing-in-your-production-environment) - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) - [Excellent Software Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/87-excellent-software-testing) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk)