Software Tester

Software Tester In office working in Central Brighton offices – 5 days per week in office Salary – Competitive salary, great annual holiday allowance, Pension and overall an excellent Employee Benefits scheme My client are a multinational IT Consultancy company working with Blue-chip clients across various different industries such as Media, FInancial Services, eCommerce and retail We are looking for a Software tester who is local to their Brighton offices and who has a background in Manual Software Testing experience to work on long term manual software testing projects About the Role: As a Software Tester, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software products. We are looking for a Software Tester to work within a software testing team n a long term client project. You will be responsible for the quality assurance and testing of their UI Browser, mobile and desktop systems If you have an eye for detail and a keen interest in technology, then we want to hear from you. Tester Role Responsibilities: * Collaborate with the project team to understand project requirements and objectives. Develop detailed test plans that outline the scope, test objectives, and test strategies. * Create and maintain comprehensive test cases, test scripts, and test data that cover various aspects of the software, including functionality and usability. * Execute test cases and record test results systematically. Identify defects, track them in a defect tracking system, and work with developers to ensure timely resolution. * Conduct regression testing to verify that software changes and updates do not introduce new defects or negatively impact existing functionality. * Maintain detailed documentation of test plans, test cases, and test results. Ensure that testing processes are well-documented and easily accessible to team members. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, end users, to ensure a shared understanding of project requirements and quality goals. * Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging testing methodologies. Suggest process improvements to enhance the overall quality assurance process. * Generate and distribute test reports to project stakeholders, including management, to communicate the status of testing efforts and any identified issues. Skills & experience Required: * 1 year plus commercial software testing experience * Software Testing Fundamentals: Understanding the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and how it integrates with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). * Test Case Design: The ability to write clear and reproducible test cases * Bug Reporting and Tracking – some understanding of tools like Jira or similar to document defects with precise steps to reproduce. * Manual Testing experience * UI / Browser based testing experience * Some experience of API Testing would be useful but not essential - Basic knowledge of testing web services using tools like TestRail or Postman. * Some familiarity of SQL would be useful, but not essential. * Attention to Detail and a analytical & logical thinking approach * Good Communication skills. * Eagerness to Learn. Happy to accept training and ambitious to improve skills and progress your career. * ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level or similar would be useful but not essential. As a software tester, working to deadlines, team collaboration, attention to detail, analytical skills, and effective communication are essential for success in this role. Please apply for immediate interview