Software QA Tester

Job Title: Software tester / QA
Location: Remote
Salary: £35,000

Role Overview:

Cooper Lomaz have an immediate requirement for a Software tester to join a well-established client who produce high quality web-based Software for a range of clients. The role is predominately based from home, but candidates should be based within commutable distance of Suffolk for ad-hock meetings. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role.

You will be a sole tester, working closely with a very experienced Development team and Product Manager. You will be driven by quality and process, keen to do more than just follow steps on established test cases. We are looking for someone who will think outside the box, identifying problems and improvements that haven't been already considered and coming up with creative ways to solve them.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and strategies for web-based applications.
• Creation of test plans in Azure DevOps for customer UAT.
• Creation and maintenance of test data.
• Perform various types of testing, including functional, regression, ad hoc, and automated testing.
• Design, write, and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Playwright, Selenium or similar.
• Identify, document, and prioritize bugs and technical issues.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Conduct post-release and post-implementation testing to ensure system stability.
• Track and report quality metrics, such as defect densities and open defect counts.
• Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements and potential problems.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in software testing, including manual and automated testing.
• Proficiency in testing tools like Playwright, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Experience of accessibility testing of web applications.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, including managing relationships with external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with performance testing tools like LoadRunner or JMeter.
• Knowledge of API testing and web application security testing.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

For more information and a full brief please apply ASAP with an up to date CV highlighting your experience.