Junior Software Tester

Job Description

Junior Software Tester (£22,000 to £25,000 p.a. depending on your experience)

• Permanent and full-time role
• Flexible, hybrid working available (1-3 days in the Bristol office each week)

Are you a methodical and super-particular Web QA Tester, with 1 to 3+ years of experience (or equivalent knowledge) with a wide range of software projects under your beltAre you a stickler for proper processes, but totally flexible when it comes to managing your time If yes, you may be interested in what we have to offer.Proctor + Stevenson has reached the enviable status of Global Partner for Panasonic, providing multi-language digital solutions for a vast range of international stakeholders.Named the "Best Drupal House in Europe" by Panasonics Marketing Director, weve been providing multi-site solutions for over 7 years, including:

• Headless Drupal 8 applications with Angular frontends for North America and Japan.
• European Business Sites with 90,000 pages in 22 Languages.
• B2B Portals for North America and Germany.
• Product Databases utilised in Japan and Europe.
• Dashboard for creating Marketing Collateral.

Our continued growth means we need an experienced junior tester to join our dedicated team of testers, developers, digital designers and content editors. Youll be working with Panasonic, and other clients in Europe, the middle east, the US and UK to createindustry-leading web applications.Who we areBased in Bristols vibrant community of Easton, Proctor + Stevenson is a highly respected, international creative and technology agency, with a focus on measurable results.Whether on or offline, we provide a full range of design, marketing and technology services, from strategy, campaigns and lead generation to brand building, events, product communications and web and backend solutions.And were pretty good at it too, having won numerous accolades in both the UK andUSA, including various Recommended Agency Roster Awards, winner of Best International Brand Strategy at The Drum Marketing Awards, and very recently the Technology and Innovation award from Bristol Life.Just a handful of the names we work with on a regular basis include Panasonic, Prysmian, Rathbones, UK Hydrographic Office, BMW/Mini Financial Services, Thrio, Trelleborg, Daikin and Epson. And we work with them across North America, Europe, and the MiddleEast.Our office space is truly a beautiful place to work, with exposed brickwork, plenty of light, a cafe and kitchen, showers, solar panels, snugs and meeting rooms aplenty.Whats more, were a short walk from the artisan eateries of St Marks Road, a short stroll from two train stations and a stones throw from a wealth of bus stops.Weve been in the business for over four decades and have an experienced and inspirational team of professionals numbering 70+. Were proud to be an independent, dynamic and friendly company that really takes care of its staff, offering exciting challengesand room to thrive, with plenty of entertainment and laughter.What youll be doing as our new Junior Software/Web QA Tester Reporting directly to the Test Manager, you will be conducting testing on a wide range of websites and web applications. Youll also work closely with designers, developers, creative directors, and other test team members to deliver complex systems withthe aim of achieving the highest levels of quality.You can be a part of that too.Below are just some of the tasks your typical day will be filled with:

• Testing websites for functionality, accuracy and adherence to web standards and design.
• Providing input for business analysts and software developers to help review functional specifications and define acceptance criteria.
• Partake in all testing phases of the software development lifecycle, from test preparation to test execution.
• Recording and reporting testing results to the project team.

What youll be needingYoull likely be a passionate all-rounder who can roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.And just as importantly, youll be a good egg. Once weve had our morning coffee, were a very friendly lot, so we want a professional yet affable person on our team.Must-haves

• Demonstrable experience of testing a wide range of websites, with a sound understanding of test processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• A keen interest in technology and its application.
• Prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Brilliant analytical skills and knowledge of test-case creation techniques.
• Excellent visual awareness and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of content management systems (CMS) or similar multi-user workflow-based systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Awareness of software development lifecycle methodologies.

Must-be

• A team player with an enthusiastic attitude.
• Able to self-manage to ensure projects are completed on time, and above expectations.
• Flexible, and able to cope with multiple projects at any one time.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced agency with tight deadlines.
• Confident in learning and adapting and offering ideas for change where required.

What nextSo, if you like the sound of this new role with our growing P+S team, please send your CV and one of our team will be in touch.You may see a similar role advertised as a Graduate Software Tester with our team. Were looking to add one new tester to our team and are looking for the best person not necessarily the one with the most experience.