Software Tester

Coventry Full-Time 25000 - 35000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

Role: Software Tester
Location: Meriden, Coventry
Salary: £25,000 – £30,000
The Opportunity
Network IT are currently recruiting for a Software Tester with commercial experience—either through a previous role, industrial placement, or graduate scheme—to join a growing development team near Coventry.
In this role, you’ll build on your foundation in software testing to support the delivery of reliable, high-quality software products. You\’ll be involved in the full testing lifecycle, including test case design, bug reporting, regression testing, and contributing to team discussions about quality and improvements.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who’s taken their first steps in testing and now wants to be part of a collaborative Agile team where they can continue to develop technically while gaining exposure to modern testing practices and tools.
This role will require you to be on-site in Meriden, Coventry full-time (Monday to Friday). Please only apply to this role if this is something you can commit to.
Key Responsibilities

Design and execute test cases based on user stories and acceptance criteria

Document and report bugs, helping to troubleshoot issues with developers

Contribute to functional, regression, and exploratory testing activities

Support software releases by validating features and identifying risks early

Assist in reviewing requirements and identifying test scenarios

Maintain clear and detailed test documentation

What You’ll Bring

A degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or a related field

At least 12 months of experience in a software testing or QA role (including placements).

Understanding of testing principles and software development lifecycles

Strong attention to detail with a structured and analytical approach

Ability to work collaboratively in Agile or fast-paced delivery environments

Familiarity with test management or bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail)

Desirable

Experience running manual tests across desktop or web applications

Exposure to SQL or basic database validation

Awareness of automation tools, preferably Playwright but other tools would be considered

Interest in performance or non-functional testing

A proactive approach to learning and improving testing practices

Software Tester employer: Network IT

At Network IT, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of Meriden, Coventry. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous training opportunities and a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact our clients' success. Join us to be part of a team that values quality, creativity, and the pursuit of excellence in software testing.