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

With support and training from Testing Manager:

 

• Design and prepare test scenarios and plans to effectively and efficiently test the software change.
• 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.
• Good working knowledge of ERP
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Building relationships within the team around the business

 

Testing training and guidance will be provided – however, a good foundation in Msys applications with an interest in moving in to the IT development team

 

 

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)
• 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
• Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship
• Pass scheme (£100 to undertake training of your choice)
• Subsidised canteen

 

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.

 

Where we are:

Our head office is based at a purpose built, state of the art distribution facility on Buckshaw Village in Chorley with excellent transport links to the M61 and M6 plus a mainline train station less than a mile away. The office has on site parking, shower facilities for those who brave the elements on a bike or on foot and a subsidised canteen.

 

TVS are currently operating on a fully remote working basis, there will however, be a period of time at the start of your employment spent in our office familiarising yourself with our systems and process.

 

About TVS:

TVS Supply Chain Solutions are a world leading supply chain and logistics services provider, implementing innovative supply chain solutions as true partners with a broad range of blue chip organisations worldwide. Our clients operate in diverse sectors such as Defence, Utilities, Automotive, Rail and Beverage but they all have time-sensitive, business critical missions to deliver and TVS are an essential and integral component in their performance – with our help they achieve their business goals.

 

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.