Sole Software Tester - Desktop Software - ISTQB

  • Ascent People Ltd
  • 26/07/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Sole Software Tester - Desktop Software - ISTQB

Location: West Midlands

Industry: IT

Salary: £30000 - £35000 per annum + Pension, 25 days, Bonus

Posted: 23/01/2016

Overview

Desktop Software Test Analyst, Software Tester, Systems Tester, Test Engineer, V Model, ISEB, ISTQB, Manual, Test, Black Box/White Box, Test Case Design, Geometry/Maths, Desktop Software - West Midlands 30-35K

Responsibilities
  • Develop and improve current testing procedures and methods, utilising both manual and automated testing methodologies.
  • Work closely with software engineers to ensure the highest standard of software quality through methodical and systematic testing of enhancements and bug fixes at the earliest possible stage in the development process.
  • Define testing approach.
  • Modify test cases.
  • Execute test scripts.
  • Gather, report and monitor test metrics and defect analysis.
  • Perform regression and performance testing.
Qualifications
  • Senior Software Tester experience with desktop software.
  • Ability to establish testing within a company as first ever tester.
  • ISEB/ISTQB qualified.
  • Familiar with geometry and maths.
  • Experience with manual testing; automated testing experience is nice to have.
Salary & Benefits

The salary on offer is £30,000 - £35,000, cross training into automation, bonus, 25 days holidays, pension plan.

Location

The office is based in the West Midlands, easily commutable from Solihull, Birmingham and Wolverhampton. Free parking but accessible by public transport.

Additional Information

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Candidates of all ages and backgrounds will be considered for this Job. Ascent People LTD is acting as an employment agency in respect to this vacancy.

Recruiter

Jo Bevington

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