
Software Tester Skipton, England
Job description
Our dynamic and forward thinking Systems Development Team have an exciting opportunity to join them as a Software Tester. We’re looking for someone who has technical aptitude with a desire to learn and a genuine interest in innovative technologies. The position is responsible for the testing of changes and project deliverables. We want to solve problems for our customers by bringing together great minds and by working collaboratively we can reach this goal.
Main Responsibilities
Within Systems Development our Software Testing Team use robust processes to provide stakeholders with the relevant information in order that they are confident in the quality of the software delivery, thereby enabling user acceptance of the delivered product.
The purpose of this role is to provide testing for systems and solutions used both internally within the Society and externally for our customers. You will work collaboratively with other members of the wider Systems Development team to deliver large and small scale projects alike.
Create and document automated and manual test plans and procedures, execute tests, analyse results, and report on test problems and anomalies (document bugs)- Perform software testing in all phases of the software development lifecycle
- Understands Agile and Scrum methodologies, including frameworks such as Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) and/or Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- Familiar with coded UI test automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver
- Familiar with API testing tools such as ReadyAPI/SoapUI
- Embodies an agile mindset that includes various factors such as respect, coordination, collaboration, taking pride in ownership, improvement, focusing on delivering value, learning cycles, and most importantly having the ability to adopt change.
- Implement automated testing processes to reduce workload and increase the efficiency and reliability of QA process.
- Practices continuous learning, developing new knowledge and skills while reinforcing existing expertise
- Is curious in exploring new technologies, digital capabilities and ways of working to support continuous improvement
Ideal Candidate
Having the right attitude is paramount for the role. Having strong communication and problem-solving skills will enable you to support Systems Development to deliver work to the highest standards. Your role will be varied, and you will be working on diverse system and software, thus having an eye for detail and being flexible in your approach is crucial for success.
Additional Desired Experience/Qualifications:
ISTQB Certifications- Experience in defect tracking and management tools
- Azure Fundamentals AZ900
- Azure Devops experience