Hours: 37.5 per week Working pattern: Monday - Friday 9-5 Site location: Poole, Dorset Work location: Hybrid working (minimum 2 office days per week) is available after training completion. Main Purpose Software testing is the act of examining the output the behaviour of the software under test by validation and verification. Software testing can also provide an objective, independent view of the software to allow the business to appreciate and understand the risks of software implementation. Test techniques include, but are not necessarily limited to: Analysing the product requirements for completeness and correctness in various contexts like industry perspective, business perspective, feasibility and viability of implementation, usability, performance, security, infrastructure considerations, etc. Reviewing the product architecture and the overall design of the product. Working with product developers on improvement in coding techniques, design patterns, tests that can be written as part of code based on various techniques like boundary conditions, etc. Executing a program or application with the intent of examining behaviour. Reviewing the deployment infrastructure and associated scripts and automation. Take part in production activities by using monitoring and observability techniques. Software testing can provide objective, independent information about the quality of software and the risk of its failure to users and Poole Bay Holdings Management Ltd. Duties and Responsibilities Understands business/functional change requirements, designing, and developing test plan/test scenarios and identifying test data requirements, test execution and defect tracking/management. Understands and applies the principles of Quality Assurance. Automates software tests and builds sufficient meaningful test coverage. Develops from scratch or contributes to existing testing frameworks and test infrastructure. Applies both Agile & Waterfall project delivery methodologies and adapts to work with evolving practices. Creates and maintain comprehensive regression test routines leveraging automation tools where available. Provides clear and succinct verbal updates on their work to all levels of the business at Poole Bay Holdings Management Ltd. Keep up to date with testing methods, automation software and the IT landscape as a whole. Person Specification Qualifications Foundation or greater qualification in QA/Software testing [Essential] Skills Methodical, organised, measured and calm mindset [Essential] Good Interpersonal skills and ability to foster strong working relationships, both internally and with other members of the business or 3rd party suppliers [Desirable] Sound understanding of the types of testing required for the variety of scenarios encountered in software development [Essential] Adaptability and the willingness to be flexible in a dynamic working environment [Desirable] Inquisitive and questioning and the ability to know when to do so [Desirable] Good communication skills and the ability to deconstruct the conversation to the fundamentals of the issues in question [Desirable] Pro-active self starter, able to work independently or in a group [Essential] Ability to gather, manipulate and analyse data in order to make informed decisions [Essential] Good level of IT proficiency in the software tools used to develop solutions [Desirable] Knowledge Knowledge of relevant IT and Business environments, the risks and how to effectively manage and mitigate these using Quality [Desirable] Good understanding of the types of testing methods available and when to apply them in the context of the subject to be tested [Essential] Experience Experience of automated testing tools [Desirable] Experienced in various parts / departments of the business [Desirable] Experience of working collaboratively with internal colleagues and stakeholders to achieve favourable outcomes in a variety of projects both formal and informal [Desirable] Experience of the various types of project management & change management methodologies [Desirable] Benefits 25 days holiday per annum (including Christmas closure) rising to 26 days after 5 years and 27 days after 10 years, plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time staff) £200 per annum for health and wellbeing activity / gym membership (after 1 year of service) Voucher awards for ideas Social committee organising departmental events and activities Summer BBQ and/or Christmas party for whole company and partners Free parking Modern offices with kitchen and break facilities Community / Charity day with line manager approval Opportunity to get involved with events and initiatives to support local charities 1 piece of PBH branded merchandise as a welcome / thank you for being part of the PBH team! 10% discount at a local independent gym Ongoing support, development and training in line with needs of the role and business. Financial support to cover cost of specialist eyesight tests for DSE users & glasses for DSE use (including frames that cost up to £50) Auto-enrolment for eligible staff - 8% Pension with NowPensions – (3% Employer & 5% Employee on qualifying earnings)