Junior Software Tester, Java, Graduate Test Analyst, Trainee QA Test Engineer


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Haybrook IT Resourcing

Listed on

11th June 2018

Location

Wallingford

Salary/Rate

£18000 - £20000

Type

Permanent

Start Date

ASAP

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Junior Software Tester, Java, Graduate Test Analyst, Trainee QA Test Engineer

Our established media industry client in the Web/Media industry are currently looking for a full time Junior Software Tester join a small team of software testers based in Oxfordshire. This is a unique opportunity for a Junior Tester to get his/her foot on the career ladder within IT in role that offer excellent training and career development opportunities. The team work alongside the Development, IT Support and Account teams at to provide websites for a range of clients.

This Junior Software Tester role is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to either progress in their testing career with training, or someone who already has some experience of IT systems and sees this as an opportunity for further development.

No commercial software testing experience is necessary as full training will be provided for the Junior Software Tester, but an active interest in IT is essential. Working within a small testing team also means there is the opportunity for Junior Software Tester to take ownership of projects throughout the full software development lifecycle. The varied portfolio of clients ensures the work remains varied.

The role and responsibilities of the Junior Software Tester:

                                                                                                               Providing software testing for a range of websites

                                                                                                               Execute the testing methodically to evaluate software quality against set criteria

                                                                                                               Prioritising daily workload according to pre-defined criteria

                                                                                                               Input into the documentation/requirement review process

                                                                                                               Work closely with stakeholders (developers, account managers, support) to ensure requirements are understood and key issues are flagged in a timely manner

                                                                                                               Ensuring high levels of quality throughout our products to maintaining a high user experience of using our software

                                                                                                               Reporting issues in agreed format

                                                                                                               Tracking tickets and actioning as needed

                                                                                                               Conduct error investigations using exploratory testing techniques.

Skills needed for the Junior Software Tester:

                                                                                                               Able to take a methodical and logical approach to work

                                                                                                               Communicate effectively and precisely both in writing and verbally

                                                                                                               Manage own daily priorities and workload

                                                                                                               Adapt and learn new skills and technologies and apply that knowledge

                                                                                                               Able to work as part of a team to share the workload and achieve project and team goals

                                                                                                               Able to use own initiative to investigate issues

                                                                                                               Competent user of a Windows PC, Word, using a variety of websites

Desirable skills:

                                                                                                               Previous experience using IT

                                                                                                               Experience using different web browsers

                                                                                                               Able to assess risks and make informed decisions

                                                                                                               Java or another Object Orientated programming (OOP) anguage

                                                                                                               Selenium, TestNG or other testing technologies

The candidate: The role would suit a junior / graduate candidate looking to move into Software testing, or looking for their first role after school or University. The successful candidate will be given full training although some experience in Testing would be advantageous.

This role is commutable from: Reading, Didcot, Wallingford, Oxford, Benson, Abingdon, Goring, Swindon, Cholsey, Chilton, Henley on Thames

Junior Software Tester, Java, Graduate Test Analyst, Trainee QA Test Engineer

Referral Scheme: If this role isn’t for you then perhaps you could recommend a friend or colleague to Haybrook IT. If we go on to place that person in a permanent or temporary capacity then you could be rewarded with £500!! Please see our website for terms and conditions.

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