Software Tester
This role is based in Farnborough, Hamsphire. Candidates must be willing to commute to the office or relocate. i-neda will not consider any applications from candidates requiring work/visa sponsorship for the UK.
The Role
We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team in Farnborough. Working alone or alongside a project team, you will be responsible for two key areas of testing. You will be assisting and supporting customers through the test process for getting them connected to our live betting and horse racing systems, as well as preparing for and testing updates to our products and offerings.
You will be working closely with developers to undertake manual systems testing, write test scripts and maintain and execute automated scripts. A large proportion of this role will involve customer and supplier liaison in order to ensure our customer's testing schedule runs smoothly, so you should be confident working on your own initiative and working in a customer facing position.
We also maintain customer Test Support documentation, and you will be expected to ensure that developers update this as necessary upon new releases, as well as creating and maintaining a Customer FAQ register.
Adhoc customer support may also be part of your responsibility.
The role has the potential to develop into either a Test Management or Project Management position dependent on the applicant's aptitude and skill set
Core Skills
It is essential that you posses the following skills in order to fulfil your role as Software Tester at i-neda:
- Experience in testing web based products and websites against specifications
- Extensive knowledge of testing Web Services
- Ability to write test specifications, test plans and test documentation
- Accurately estimate time required to test a given product or code release and working to agreed project timelines
- Ability to compose detailed reports of testing outcome for the Project Manager
- MySql Database operations including confident manipulation of data
- Knowledge of basic commands in tools such as SSH, SCP, Unix, Toad, SoapUI
- Confident in taking ownership of delegated tasks and engaging with the end client
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels including management and customer relationship management
- Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Tenacity, ambition and drive to succeed in all tasks
Desirable Skills
Not everyone can fulfil every skill requirement. In conjunction with the above, the following would also be of great assistance in securing your position at i-neda.
- UAT Testing alongside end-user
- Have previously worked in a betting or horse racing environment
- IT related certification
- 2.1 or greater degree
The Package
This role is open to a range of experience levels, and aptitude and attitude will count for alot. As such, the package may vary depending on where in your career progression you are at. We are sure there is a fantastic job, with a great package for anyone of the right stuff, so don't be put off if you think we're looking above your level right now, we'll help you get there!
- Salary negotiable dependent on experience, and designed to attract the very best talent.
- At least 21 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
- Flexible working hours (within reason!)
- Plus all the benefits that come with working at i-neda
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