Junior Software Test Engineer

Junior Software Test Engineer

Full-Time 28000 - 35000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Better Days Recruitment Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Conduct multidisciplinary software testing including integration, regression, and load testing.
  • Company: Join a busy team in the Surrey area focused on high-quality software releases.
  • Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, fantastic training, and a competitive salary with great benefits.
  • Other info: Experience with Jira and X-Ray is desirable; knowledge of Oracle/SQL is a plus.
  • Why this job: This role offers a chance to develop your testing career in a supportive environment.
  • Qualifications: Degree in IT and at least six months of experience in a testing environment are essential.

The predicted salary is between 28000 - 35000 Β£ per year.

My client is looking for a Junior level Software Test Engineer to join their busy team, located in the Surrey area. The role offers hybrid working of two days in the office and three days working from home each week.

The Test Engineer is responsible for multidisciplinary testing of software systems, integration testing, regression testing, load testing, and security testing, ensuring that the highest quality of work is achieved prior to release. There will be an opportunity to work on a variety of projects and assist with the day-to-day running and maintenance of the testing function.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Gathering technical requirements from the team and devising a test plan using XRay in Jira.
  • Collaborating and communicating regularly with Developers and clarifying requirements with stakeholders.

The test department mainly focuses on manual testing, but as the company grows, they will look at automation in the future, so an interest or knowledge/experience of this would be desirable. This is a great opportunity for the candidate to start their testing role and develop their career further in a supportive, positive team environment.

Skills/Experience and attributes required:

  • Degree educated in IT is essential.
  • Minimum of six months experience in a Testing environment is essential.
  • Manual testing experience.
  • Experience/knowledge or an interest in Automation testing is desirable.
  • Experience of Jira is desirable.
  • Experience of X-Ray is nice to have.
  • Knowledge of Oracle/SQL.
  • Experience or knowledge of Agile is desirable.
  • Confident personality and a strong communicator with the ability to talk to Developers.
  • Not afraid to ask questions.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Inquisitive and curious.
  • Strong problem solver.
  • Enjoys working in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated and accountable for work.
  • Fast learner and enjoys learning new skills.

Fantastic training along with a competitive salary and great benefits on offer.

Junior Software Test Engineer employer: Better Days Recruitment Ltd

Located in Surrey, this company offers a hybrid work model with two days in the office. The team values collaboration and provides excellent training opportunities for career development.

Better Days Recruitment Ltd

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We think you need these skills to ace Junior Software Test Engineer

Manual Testing
Automation Testing
Jira
XRay
Oracle/SQL
Agile
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