Job Description: Trainee Software Tester
Location: Meriden, Coventry
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm (fully office based)
The Opportunity
Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Trainee Software Tester with commercial experience, either through a previous role, industrial placement, or graduate scheme. You will be joining a growing development team near Coventry.
In this role, you will build on your foundation in software testing to support the delivery of reliable, high-quality software products. You will be involved in the full testing lifecycle, including test case design, bug reporting, regression testing, and contributing to team discussions about quality and improvements.
This is an ideal opportunity if you have taken your first steps in testing and now want to be part of a collaborative Agile team where you can continue to develop technically while gaining exposure to modern testing practices and tools.
Key Responsibilities of the Trainee Software Tester:
1. Design and execute test cases based on user stories and acceptance criteria
2. Document and report bugs, helping to troubleshoot issues with developers
3. Contribute to functional, regression, and exploratory testing activities
4. Support software releases by validating features and identifying risks early
5. Assist in reviewing requirements and identifying test scenarios
6. Maintain clear and detailed test documentation
Requirements to be considered for the Trainee Software Tester:
7. A degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering or a related field
8. Experience or Knowledge of software testing or QA role (including placements)
9. Understanding of testing principles and software development lifecycles
10. Strong attention to detail with a structured and analytical approach
11. Ability to work collaboratively in Agile or fast-paced delivery environments
12. Familiarity with test management or bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail)
Desirable Attributes:
13. Experience running manual tests across desktop or web applications
14. Exposure to SQL or basic database validation
15. Awareness of automation tools such as Selenium or Playwright
16. Interest in performance or non-functional testing
17. A proactive approach to learning and improving testing practices
If you are looking for an opportunity which involves training and development as a Trainee Software Tester and you are based in or around the Coventry area then click "Apply" now to be considered.
You will have an opportunity to learn and grow with a Senior Software Tester, you will build on your foundation in software testing to support the delivery of software products for the business.