Senier Software Tester – software development testing

Company: Ascent People Ltd
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Location: West Midlands
Job Description:

Senior Software Tester – Software Development Testing

Location: West Midlands

Industry: IT

Salary: £35000 – £39000 per annum + benefits

Posted: 22/06/2018

Overview

We have a great opportunity for ambitious Senior Test Analysts with strong experience in manual software testing practices as well as project or team leadership and management.

Our client is an innovative software house creating slick industry specific applications and software.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the project test team’s activities
  • Work closely with test manager, stakeholders, business analysts and project managers
  • Hands‑on testing on projects (approx 30% of the role)
  • Manage the majority of project test activities (approx 70% hands‑off)
  • Support test managers and lead testers as needed

Qualifications

  • 3+ years experience with manual software testing tools & SDLC
  • Experience leading/managing projects or test teams
  • ISTQB or ISEB qualified
  • Experience supporting test managers/lead testers is highly desirable

Benefits

  • Competitive salary up to £39k with great package
  • Opportunity to gain further experience in automated testing
  • Career progression and growth within a global software house

Job based in central Burton on Trent and commutable from Nottingham, Leicester, Loughborough, Stafford, NE Birmingham and most places in the East Midlands.

Applicants of all ages and backgrounds will be considered.

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