Software Testers – Finance Applications
| Salary: | £55,000 - £70,000 | Location: | London |
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Based Central London
Salary c£50k - £60k + attractive benefits (Or contract at c £350 - £375pd.)
This is a role for a Software Tester who has experience in and real enthusiasm for involvement with a leading edge company. This is an exceptionally well funded, rapidly growing early stage company formed by a hugely experienced, entrepreneurial team. They have developed a suite of software products that are having a dramatic impact on how major organisations look at and manage key aspects of their finances. The product has only recently been released yet already is in use with some very high profile companies and is attracting huge attention at an international level.
The product is a 'game changer' in their industry and in today's climate it is a 'must have' purchase for large organisations. There are no directly competitive solutions in the market and the product is addressing a widely acknowledged pain point for businesses.
The Software Tester will have responsibility for working with the product development team testing software using a range of manual and automated tools.
Responsibilities
- Work with the product development teams to test the software to ensure that it meets the requirements.
- Hands-on testing and management of errors including the retest of patches and updates.
- Thorough and detailed documentation of test and test procedures.
- Understanding of the application to ensure correct testing.
- Work closely with the software developers to ensure they rectify problems.
- Create test plans.
Experience & Skills Required
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Experienced Software Tester solid experience of working in a software development environment.
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Experience with Scrum, web testing, manual and automated testing tools ideally Visual Studio, Test Edition, Selenium, FitNesse.
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Ideally a background of working within the Finance industry in banking, pensions or similar applications.
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Highly numerate with a good intellect; able to learn fast, absorb new complex ideas and information and communicate this to other parties.
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Strong communication skills including listening, writing and presentation abilities.
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Any formal certification/training in Software Testing would be an advantage.
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Good understanding of the software development lifecycle and a broad grasp of software technology (Microsoft preferred).
You must be a UK / EU National or already be resident in the UK and have a current Work Permit.
Qualifying Questions:
- Have you extensive experience as a Software Tester working in an Agile environment?
- Do you have a strong academic and numerate background?
- Have you acted as a Business analyst within a financial services company?
- Have you helped build complex software for financial services products?
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