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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Tester - **Company:** AKONI TECHNOLOGIES LTD - **Location:** Reading, UK - **Salary:** £40,000.0 - £50,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Software Applications, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Software Bug Management, Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Software Documentation, Databases, Data Validation, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Synchronization, Middleware, JSON, Microsoft Dynamics, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, System Testing, Systems Integration, Talend, Strategies of Testing, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Enterprise Software Applications, Test Scripts, Integration Tests, Integration Frameworks, Restful APIs, Testrail, Mulesoft, Servicenow - **Published:** May 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3564472f0a3983c7 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Test cases?, * Experience in software testing, quality assurance, system testing, or integration testing roles * Strong understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and defect management processes * Experience testing enterprise integrations involving ServiceNow, MuleSoft, Talend, Microsoft Dynamics 365, REST APIs, and middleware platforms * Experience testing ServiceNow workflows, integrations, forms, APIs, notifications, and automated processes * Experience developing test plans, test cases, integration test scripts, and test documentation * Knowledge of manual and automated testing techniques * Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail, or similar * Understanding of APIs, JSON, XML, web services, databases, and system integrations * Experience validating data transformation, ETL processes, and end-to-end workflow integrations * Ability to analyse issues, troubleshoot defects, and provide practical solutions * Good understanding of Agile and Scrum delivery methodologies * Strong written and verbal communication skills * High attention to detail and problem-solving ability ## Description We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Software Tester to join our growing technology team. The successful candidate will be responsible for testing software applications, enterprise systems, APIs, and integration platforms to ensure they meet functional, technical, and quality requirements. The role involves identifying defects, validating system functionality, developing structured test plans, and supporting continuous improvement of software quality standards. The Software Tester will work closely with developers, integration engineers, business analysts, project managers, and stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle., * Undertake functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing of software applications and systems * Perform integration testing across enterprise platforms including ServiceNow, MuleSoft, Talend, Microsoft Dynamics 365, APIs, and third-party systems * Validate integrations between ServiceNow modules, external applications, cloud platforms, middleware solutions, and enterprise systems * Test end-to-end workflows, data synchronisation, API connectivity, ETL processes, and automated business processes across integrated platforms * Validate data flows, API responses, middleware integrations, and end-to-end business processes between connected systems * Identify software and integration defects, analyse root causes, and work with development teams to propose and validate solutions * Develop, implement, and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, integration test scenarios, and test scripts * Execute manual and automated testing activities across multiple environments * Develop and apply software quality standards, validation techniques, and testing methodologies * Review business and technical requirements to ensure test coverage and traceability * Record, monitor, and report testing outcomes, defects, and quality metrics using testing tools * Support release validation, deployment verification, and post-release testing activities * Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement * Make recommendations regarding software, integration, and system quality improvements, usability, reliability, and performance * Collaborate with developers, ServiceNow consultants, integration specialists, and technical teams to ensure defects are resolved efficiently * Ensure testing activities align with internal quality assurance standards, security policies, and compliance requirements * Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, documentation, and testing frameworks ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [AIQSpecFlow: Improves and automates your agile process of specification and creation of testcases.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100084-aiqspecflow-improves-and-automates-your-agile-process-of-specification-and-creation-of-testcases) - [Continuous testing - run automated tests for every change!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/190-continuous-testing-run-automated-tests-for-every-change) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [How to create a test plan for software testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/56-how-to-create-a-test-plan-for-software-testing) - [What is a Test Plan: Guide to Test Planning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/191-what-is-a-test-plan-guide-to-test-planning) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges)