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We are currently looking for a software tester to join our Quality Assurance (QA) team. You will work with the latest technologies, learn something new every day and use your initiative.
This junior role provides an ideal start for someone commencing a career in software QA. Regular mentoring and guidance will reward an enthusiastic candidate providing the ability to analyse and test software applications while working as part of a professional software development environment.
Tasks include the following:
- Attend stand-ups and demonstrations from development team to understand new features
- Run tests on new software versions
- Confirmation testing on resolved software defects to ensure they are fixed in release builds
- Reporting new defects and updating the status of already logged items based on testing feedback
- Development of test scripts to add to test automation set
- Review and editing of release documentation to ensure it is complete and accurately describes the completed work for software users
- Providing administration support to QA team as required to manage testing schedules and reporting
The candidate
We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who possess the following attributes:
- A qualification in computing, maths or physics is desirable but not required
- A strong interest in engineering, computing or mathematics
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Enthusiasm and ability to contribute ideas to the team
- High attention to detail, with questioning and logical thought process
- Comfortable working on own initiative to tackle problems
- Some experience of software testing and automation (coding/scripting) would be advantageous. For example, using tools such as Test Complete, Selenium
The rewards
In return we offer the chance to work for a dynamic company in an exciting and supportive working environment; we will reward you with a competitive salary, private health care, a contributory pension scheme, life insurance, retail discounts, enhanced maternity and paternity, flexible start times and hybrid working options.
Happy to talk flexible working!
To apply
To apply for the role please send a covering letter stating the skills you have from the requirements listed above and an up to date CV to careers@iesve.com. Please ensure you include the job title and reference number in your application.
Early application is encouraged and IES reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
The company
At IES we have been working in Climate Tech for the last 27 years and we consider the fight against Climate Change a moral imperative that drives all our decisions. We value People, Purpose and Innovation. We offer a flexible and supportive working environment and the opportunity to work with a team of friendly, interesting and diverse people from across the globe, who are passionate about what we do.
Our mission is to contribute to conserving the earth’s natural resources for future generations by reducing the carbon emissions of the built environment. IES is at the forefront of cutting-edge technology in the Climate Tech sector. Our Virtual Environment (VE) software is already the only tool that allows designers and engineers to simulate the full performance of a buildings. We are now expanding our portfolio with new solutions to tackle the built environment at any scale.
IES’ technology is supported by integrated consulting services and today its capabilities are expanding from use on individual buildings, to helping create sustainable communities, cities and countries.
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation. Individuals are treated on the basis of their relevant skills and experience.
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