Job description
UK vacancies > Trainee Software Test Engineer - UK
£22K (increasing up to £31K)
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a forward-thinking and growing UK based software company on a diverse range of interesting projects and using the latest technologies. As a Trainee Software Test Engineer, you will be a full-time member of our technology development team which is in charge of expanding our products and tools.If you are located in the UK and this sounds like your next opportunity, please go ahead and apply!
Responsibilities
Analysing the requirements from the client/project specification
Designing test scenarios and test cases
Programming automated test scripts
Defect tracking
Participating in preparing test plans
Preparing suggestion documents to improve the quality of the applications
Communication with the developers and project managers
Required personal qualities
Impact-driven You genuinely care about the world. You are not driven by money, fame, comfort, or other self-interests, but by a burning desire to contribute and make an impact.
Agile and adaptable You see change as something positive, an opportunity to grow. You thrive in dynamic environments.
Driven and pro-active You love action and enjoy a high pace. You naturally assume responsibility and cannot just sit back. You do not give up until you have achieved the goals.
Organised You're always prepared. You write things down and have a place for everything. You have a talent to bring order in chaos.
Team player You will be someone who takes pride in team achievements and will be a joy to work with
Positive thinker You naturally see the glass half full and focus on the bright side of things.
Required skills
Analytical problem-solving You are not easily overwhelmed by the complexity. You can break complex problems down into small and manageable components. You are quick to spot relationships between things and ideas.
Excellent English language You need to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Object-oriented programming This can be in any programming language
Effective communication You can explain ideas and concepts concisely and succinctly. You know what to say, when to say, and how to say. You minimise misunderstandings.
Required experience / qualifications
Degree or Professional work experience You should ideally have a Bachelor’s degree or demonstrate equivalent practical work experience in a business-related field.
About Geeks
We don't make software. We make easyware, quickware, solutionware, awesomeware, the ware that makes the world better. We are the fixers, the doers, the problem solvers. We make technology and it makes us. If you cut us, we bleed innovation. Working here is fun and playful, and at the same time technically challenging and professional.
We reward ambition, technical excellence, and continued learning. If you share these values, we want you to join us. To learn more, check our Facebook and LinkedIn pages.