Software Tester

Software Tester

Job Description

Job ID: 34249
Job Function: IT
Job Term: Permanent
Job Region: UK & Europe
Posted Date: 21 Aug 2024

Job Overview

The Software tester primary role is to ensure our software operates as intended.  Responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and overall quality assurance for software services and products.

Job Responsibilities

  • Design and prepare test plans
  • Conduct software testing to ensure software is fit for purpose.
  • Ensure errors and security issues are identified, recorded, prioritised and corrected before release.
  • Uses agreed department tools to record activities
  • Communicates activities via test manager using agreed status recording procedures

Qualifications and Skills

  • Demonstrates understanding of the importance of clear and accurate documentation of software tests
  • Demonstrates an interest in software development and the importance of the software development lifecycle
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of security by design and how to test for software errors.
  • Logical and creative thinker
  • Ability to work independently and take some responsibility using own initiative.
  • Ability to communicate in a variety of styles and situations.
  • Studied in IT related subject post secondary education or comparable on-the-job experience as a Software Quality Engineer or Analyst

In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills.

Your package will include:

  • Competitive Salary and pension scheme with life assurance
  • 25 Days Holiday (plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays)
  • Holiday buy-back scheme (5 additional days available)
  • Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access to:
    1. GP consultation and second opinions
    2. Mental health support
    3. Financial and Legal support
    4. Wellbeing and healthy living support
  • Employee referral scheme with financial reward
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship
  • Pass scheme (£100 to undertake training of your choice)

At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers.

Security Clearance Requirement
Candidates must be eligible to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. This process includes verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. Please note that candidates must have resided in the UK for 3 years to meet BPSS eligibility requirements.

If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

TVS have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a forces friendly employer.

Job Location

Chorley

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