Software Tester – FULL AUTOMATION TRAINING! – up to £35k

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

Software Tester – FULL AUTOMATION TRAINING! – up to £35k

Location: East Midlands

Industry: IT

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum + benefits

Overview

We are an international software house looking to recruit a skilled Software Tester to join our software development team. The role involves developing and contributing to current testing procedures and methods, utilising both manual and automated testing methodologies (no previous automated testing experience required – full training provided). Working closely with software engineers, you will ensure the highest standard of software quality through methodical and systematic testing of enhancements and bug fixes at the earliest possible stage in the development process.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute test plans and test cases.
  • Define testing approach and modify test cases as needed.
  • Execute test scripts and manage defect identification and analysis.
  • Gather, report, and monitor test metrics.
  • Perform regression and performance testing.
  • Collaborate with engineers to resolve issues and improve quality.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Strong experience in manual testing.
  • Willingness to learn automation – full training provided.
  • Mandatory ISTQB or ISEB qualification.
  • Knowledge of software development life cycle (Waterfall, Agile, V‑Model).
  • Experience with Black‑Box/White‑Box testing.
  • Basic coding experience is beneficial.

Benefits

25 days holiday, pension scheme, cross‑training into automation, bonus structure, and a friendly, professional working environment.

Location & Working Conditions

The office is based in East Midlands, easily commutable from Nottingham, Derby, and Leicester. Free parking is available, and the facility is accessible by public transport.

Recruiter

Bryn Evans – Ascent People LTD

Phone: 0161 905 1632Email: bryn.evans@ascentpeople.co.uk

Candidates of all ages and backgrounds will be considered for this job.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026