DTS Tester

Application Deadline: 3 June 2026

Department: Digital & Technology Services

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Sheffield Head Office

Reporting To: Brian Au

Compensation: £39,153 - £41,772 / year

• Hours: 37 hours
• Contract: Fixed term (24 months)
• Salary: Grade 8 - £39,153 - £41,772
• Location: Sheffield - (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)

We are seeking a detail-focused and proactive Tester to join our Digital Transformation team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality digital solutions that support how we work and serve our communities.

You will be part of a collaborative programme team, helping to ensure new systems and tools are reliable, user-friendly, and ready for launch. This includes supporting major initiatives such as the implementation of a new CRM system.

As a Tester, you will support the delivery of robust and effective digital systems by carrying out testing activities across a range of platforms.

• Support testing of systems such as CRM, SharePoint and other digital tools
• Design and execute test cases to ensure systems meet requirements
• Work closely with project teams to understand needs and identify issues
• Record, track and help resolve defects and system issues
• Support user testing and gather feedback to improve solutions
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of quality across digital services

This role offers a mix of hands on testing and collaboration, giving you the opportunity to influence the quality of key digital projects.

You are a methodical and organized individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality.

• Be able to analyze information and identify issues effectively
• Communicate clearly with both technical and non technical colleagues
• Work well as part of a team and build positive relationships
• Manage your workload and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Take a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement

An interest in digital systems, testing, or technology projects will help you succeed in this role.

All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognized family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.

In addition to the above, some of our benefits include:

• Holiday Entitlement - From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro rata for part time colleagues.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme - The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in addition to your normal annual leave.
• Hybrid working - Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time. Please note, unless specified within the job advert, we cannot accommodate remote working contracts.
• Flexible Hours Scheme - Most roles within SYMCA work under the Flexi Scheme which allows office based employees' flexibility and discretion over their working hours. Under the scheme employees can accrue a defined amount of credit or debit of working hours, and to take time off in the form of Flexi Leave or banked Annual Leave.
• Rewarding You - Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway and Cycle to Work schemes.
• Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications.
• Professional Membership Fees - Where membership to Professional bodies is applicable to your role, SYMCA will reimburse your membership fees where applicable and following approval by Line Management.

Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority

Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio economic background, religion and/or belief.

All employees are eligible to request Flexible Working arrangements from day one of employment; all requests will be considered subject to operation requirements.

Where candidates share disabilities within the application process, if they demonstrate that they meet all essential criteria from the Role Profile within their application, they will automatically be invited to interview.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please contact or include within your application form detailing the adjustment and how it will assist in managing any barriers.