Job Title: Software Tester
Reporting to: Head of Product
Location: Remote
Salary: £34,500
Due to business needs, we are looking for a candidate who can start immediately.
About IMP
At IMP we help Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) take control of their finances. Our MAT-first software is built by people who know the sector inside out. Former trust professionals, finance experts and product specialists are all part of our team. More than half of all MATs in the UK already use IMP to plan with confidence, simplify complex processes and make smarter decisions.
We’re proud to be independent, founder-led and growing fast. Alongside our award-winning products, we’ve built a culture we’re equally proud of. We are ranked as one of the UK’s Top 25 Great Places to Work for mid-sized companies. Respect, collaboration and personal growth sit at the heart of how we work. You’ll find flexibility, support and opportunities to develop here, alongside regular team socials and funded CPD.
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Role Description:
With the rapid expansion of our development team comes a greater need to ensure that the products we release are great quality and answer our customers’ needs.
We are looking for a keen person with an eye for detail who shares our passion for systems and is motivated to ensure that customers are using the perfect product for delivery of excellent financial management, to realise the opportunities this can bring to their Multi Academy Trust and the communities they serve.
In return we can offer a competitive package, flexible working, and fantastic progression opportunities within a business that will become the default provider of choice for Financial Management tools to the MAT Sector.
The role is home based, and the company offers a flexible and refreshing approach to their employees.
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Key responsibilities:
* Groom and prioritise the squad backlog
* Develop features and define acceptance criteria
* Follow the progress of the PRs (pull requests) and address issues during sprints.
* Lead/facilitate squad rituals and meetings.
* Lead quarterly squad OKR agreement.
* Create and execute test plans within product backlog software.
* Review new features from developers to ensure that they meet the requirements specified, have no adverse side effects and deliver great customer experience.
* Provide full end-to-end testing of proposed releases to ensure that no issues have been introduced by new features.
* Assist in managing the work plan for the development team and ensuring that release processes are being followed.
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Skills, experience, and attributes:
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Good knowledge of complex salary calculations including national insurance, pensions, and other deductions.
* An eye for detail
* Able to communicate issues clearly and interact with developers on the best solution
* Able to work in an unpredictable environment
Desirable:
* An accounting or payroll qualification
* Experience of working in a finance or payroll setting
* Experience of working in a school setting
* Experience of working in a software house setting
* Experience of working with SQL or Postman
* Experience of working in software QA
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Benefits:
* 27 days of holiday per year plus bank holidays (with a buy option up to an additional 5 days)
* Enhance Maternity and Paternity leave
* AXA Health insurance including dental, optical and mental health
* Broadband allowance
* Home office stipend
* Life assurance (4 x basic salary)
* Encouraged and funded CPD