Salary: £35,000 - 44,000 per year Requirements:
* Proven experience in a Software Testing / QA role, operating with a high degree of autonomy
* Strong hands-on experience with manual testing across complex systems
* Demonstrable experience designing and maintaining comprehensive test documentation
* Experience working in Windows Client and Server environments
* Confident use of Microsoft Office applications for test reporting and documentation
* Highly advantageous experience with ISTQB Foundation or Advanced certification
* Familiarity with test automation tools and frameworks (Ranorex, Selenium or similar)
* Exposure to C#, Java, or other object-oriented programming languages
* Experience with SQL Server and/or Oracle databases, including querying and data validation
* Experience using source control tools such as TFS or Git
* Understanding of network architecture, IT security and Active Directory
* Experience within document management, OCR or enterprise systems environments
Responsibilities:
* Leading and executing software testing activities on customer systems prior to installation and go-live
* Designing, writing and maintaining robust manual and automated test scripts
* Owning the creation and maintenance of test plans, test cases and supporting documentation
* Working collaboratively with development and technical teams to identify, log, prioritise and resolve defects
* Creating and managing test data to support functional, regression and integration testing
* Supporting and coordinating user acceptance testing, including direct customer engagement
* Providing go-live support and post-deployment validation where required
* Contributing to the continuous improvement of testing standards, tools and methodologies
* Providing guidance and best practice advice to customers during UAT and test planning
* Supporting internal product testing and mentoring junior team members where appropriate
Technologies:
* Active Directory
* C#
* Git
* ISTQB
* Support
* Java
* Network
* Oracle
* SQL
* Security
* Selenium
* Windows
More:
We are a well-established technology organization based in Southampton, providing a professional services environment that focuses on delivering high-quality customer-facing systems and software products. This role offers hybrid working options, allowing flexibility after the probation period with 1-2 days per week on-site. We are committed to the continuous growth and development of our team and support improvement in our processes and methodologies.
last updated 5 week of 2026