The Company: Our client, an expert in their field is well established and deliver world-class technical support on behalf of their impressive client base. They have a fun working environment and genuinely value their employees offering great staff incentives. The Job: On behalf of client we are seeking an IT Software Tester. In this role your responsibilities include being the quality guardian, ensuring that the delivery of IT services match the functional, performance and security requirements that their world-class clients demand. This includes the creation of test plans, reviewing of developer unit test plans and creation of automated scripts to aid volume testing and regression test.As your role grows, our client is seeking someone to contribute to the companys IT strategy, driving through policy and processes to help build the IT testing team. Key responsibilities will include: Creation of test plans to ensure delivered IT services are of sufficient quality to include functional requirements, performance requirements, UI standards, security requirements, operational requirements, reporting requirements Gatekeeper of developer submissions - review of developer unit test plans and rejection of submitted changes if test plans are missing, inadequate or contain insufficient proof of tests passing. Review of user documentation accompanying the changes Creation and maintenance of automated test scripts to run regression tests and assist in volume testing. The Person: Our client is looking for someone who has excellent people skills and an empathy for the client needs.Its essential you have a strong knowledge of evidence-based testing disciplines unit, smoke/system, volume, sanity/regression. Ideally some knowledge of security testing penetration tests, automated code reviews. Knowledge of basic UI rules. Experience of testing automation software packages Ability to write test plans to verify solution delivers to requirements in a robust manner. Ability to work to deadlines, escalate blockers and report on progress. Proven ability to work on multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail. Ability to work with developers to constructively improve output. Empathy for users when reviewing user-guides intended for internal and external audiences. Desirable Skills Rigorous attention to detail and the ability to understand priorities. Must be self-motivated. Eager to learn new skills. Understanding of work prioritisation Fastidious devotion to quality Teamwork Self-motivated and able to thrive in a results-driven environment. Excellent time and project management skills Experience with automated testing in Python would be advantageous The Location: Bristol, South, Car Parking and 100% office based The Contract: Permanent