Salary: £60k (50k basic & 10k bonus)

Job Type: 6-Month Fixed Term Contract (with the likelihood to extend beyond)

Job Location: Newcastle

Workplace Type: Hybrid (3 days in office)

Estimated Start Date: 05/06/2024

As a Quality Assurance and Testing (QAT) Tester, you will play a crucial role in contributing to and supporting the testing assets of systems. You will work within the overall Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Processes and gain comprehensive business and domain knowledge. This role demands a thorough understanding of both functional and non-functional testing techniques, as well as awareness of available tools for test automation. We expect QAT Testers to possess a keen awareness of test principles, defect management, test data identification, and the ability to build reusable test collateral and execute tests effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to Testing Assets: Collaborate with the testing team to develop and maintain testing assets for systems under development.
• Follow SDLC Processes: Adhere to the established Software Development Lifecycle Processes to ensure comprehensive testing coverage.
• Domain Knowledge: Acquire in-depth understanding of the business and domain to effectively contribute to testing efforts.
• Functional and Non-Functional Testing: Employ both functional and non-functional testing techniques to ensure the quality of software products.
• Test Automation Tool Awareness: Stay updated on available tools for test automation and utilise them effectively to streamline testing processes.
• Test Principles: Apply fundamental test principles to guide testing activities and ensure thorough test coverage.
• Defect Management: Identify and report defects promptly, and work closely with the development team to resolve them efficiently.
• Test Data Identification: Identify and create necessary test data sets to support testing activities.
• Build Reusable Test Collateral: Develop reusable test collateral, such as test cases, test scripts, and test scenarios, to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Execute Tests: Conduct thorough testing according to predefined test plans and procedures to validate system functionality and performance.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in software quality assurance and testing.
• Familiarity with various testing methodologies and techniques.
• Proficiency in using test automation tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Join our team as a QAT Tester and be a key contributor to ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products. If you are passionate about testing and driven to deliver excellence, we encourage you to apply!

About FDM

Our people are our passion and that's why we make your training and career growth our priority. We are a global professional services provider focusing on IT and one of the UK's leading graduate employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. With centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and nearly 5000 consultants currently placed on client site around the world, FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning FTSE 250 employer.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.