Software Tester

Software Tester Holywood, Co. Down (fully on-site) Up to £30,000 Permanent A well-established software consultancy based in Co. Down is looking for a Software Tester to join their QA team. The company has been delivering custom software solutions for public sector and complex organisations for almost two decades, with a strong project base across government, health, utilities, and transport. They have a genuine track record of developing people, and this role is built around giving the right person the time, support, and environment to grow properly. The split is roughly 60% manual and 40% automation. You will work across multiple concurrent projects from early on, with experienced colleagues around you throughout. The team uses modern AI-assisted tooling as part of day-to-day delivery, and there is a clear path to building your automation skills over time. What you will be doing: Writing and executing test cases and test scenarios from user stories and acceptance criteria Identifying, documenting, and tracking defects with clear and accurate reproduction steps Working within Agile sprint cycles and contributing to QA processes across the SDLC Using test management and defect tracking tools as part of daily delivery Building your automation skills, with exposure to tools such as Playwright and others Working across multiple projects and taking ownership of your responsibilities, with support always available What they are looking for: A grounding in software testing principles and quality assurance, whether from a placement year, a degree with a testing focus, or up to three years of commercial experience The ability to read requirements and translate them into structured test cases Strong attention to detail and clear written communication for defect reporting A genuine interest in automation and a willingness to develop those skills over time Someone who is comfortable asking questions, working collaboratively, and picking things up quickly An eagerness to learn and the ability to take feedback and act on it The details: This is a full-time on-site role in Co. Down. The whole team works together in the office five days a week and candidates should be comfortable with that before applying. Benefits include healthcare, an 8% pension, 22 days holiday plus statutory days, project completion bonuses, and full funding for Microsoft and relevant technical certifications. Skills: qa manual automation SDLC

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